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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.64, 1,865.16 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.64, 1,865.16 and 463.41 is: 695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.64 : 1,865.16 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.64/1,865.16 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.64x = 1,865.16 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.64x = 864,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,333.80/1,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.00

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