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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.53, 1,864.61 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.53, 1,864.61 and 463.50 is: 694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.53 : 1,864.61 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.53/1,864.61 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.53x = 1,864.61 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.53x = 864,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,237.41/1,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.99

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