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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.60, 1,865.58 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.60, 1,865.58 and 421.60 is: 632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.60 : 1,865.58 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.60/1,865.58 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.60x = 1,865.58 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.60x = 786,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,528.53/1,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.46

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