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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.47, 1,865.37 and 410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.47, 1,865.37 and 410.62 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.47 : 1,865.37 = 410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.47/1,865.37 = 410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.47x = 1,865.37 × 410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.47x = 765,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,964.06/1,243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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