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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.42, 1,864.68 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.42, 1,864.68 and 365.68 is: 548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.42 : 1,864.68 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.42/1,864.68 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.42x = 1,864.68 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.42x = 681,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,876.18/1,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.39

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