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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.52, 1,865.60 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.52, 1,865.60 and 474.08 is: 711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.52 : 1,865.60 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.52/1,865.60 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.52x = 1,865.60 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.52x = 884,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,443.65/1,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.24

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