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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.31, 1,864.98 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.31, 1,864.98 and 377.63 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.31 : 1,864.98 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.31/1,864.98 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.31x = 1,864.98 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.31x = 704,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,263.07/1,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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