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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.50, 1,865.97 and 559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.50, 1,865.97 and 559.50 is: 839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.50 : 1,865.97 = 559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.50/1,865.97 = 559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.50x = 1,865.97 × 559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.50x = 1,044,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,010.22/1,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.57

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