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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.64, 1,865.26 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.64, 1,865.26 and 377.75 is: 566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.64 : 1,865.26 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.64/1,865.26 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.64x = 1,865.26 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.64x = 704,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,600.08/1,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.56

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