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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.63, 1,866.30 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.63, 1,866.30 and 464.34 is: 696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.63 : 1,866.30 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.63/1,866.30 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.63x = 1,866.30 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.63x = 866,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,597.74/1,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.83

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