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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.16, 1,863.71 and 462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.16, 1,863.71 and 462.73 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.16 : 1,863.71 = 462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.16/1,863.71 = 462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.16x = 1,863.71 × 462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.16x = 862,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,392.79/1,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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