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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.29, 1,863.86 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.29, 1,863.86 and 474.33 is: 711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.29 : 1,863.86 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.29/1,863.86 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.29x = 1,863.86 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.29x = 884,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,082.34/1,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.08

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