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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.62, 1,865.55 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.62, 1,865.55 and 474.18 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.62 : 1,865.55 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.62/1,865.55 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.62x = 1,865.55 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.62x = 884,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,606.50/1,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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