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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.63, 1,865.45 and 377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.63, 1,865.45 and 377.95 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.63 : 1,865.45 = 377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.63/1,865.45 = 377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.63x = 1,865.45 × 377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.63x = 705,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,046.83/1,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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