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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.45, 1,864.97 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.45, 1,864.97 and 463.27 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.45 : 1,864.97 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.45/1,864.97 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.45x = 1,864.97 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.45x = 863,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,985.51/1,243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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