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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.43, 1,864.02 and 474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.43, 1,864.02 and 474.47 is: 711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.43 : 1,864.02 = 474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.43/1,864.02 = 474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.43x = 1,864.02 × 474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.43x = 884,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,421.57/1,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.28

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