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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.54, 1,864.71 and 463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.54, 1,864.71 and 463.51 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.54 : 1,864.71 = 463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.54/1,864.71 = 463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.54x = 1,864.71 × 463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.54x = 864,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,314.66/1,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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