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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.53, 1,863.62 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.53, 1,863.62 and 473.61 is: 709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.53 : 1,863.62 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.53/1,863.62 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.53x = 1,863.62 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.53x = 882,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,626.70/1,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.78

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