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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.42, 1,864.94 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.42, 1,864.94 and 410.49 is: 615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.42 : 1,864.94 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.42/1,864.94 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.42x = 1,864.94 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.42x = 765,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,537.17/1,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.67

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