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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.64, 1,865.57 and 421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.64, 1,865.57 and 421.97 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.64 : 1,865.57 = 421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.64/1,865.57 = 421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.64x = 1,865.57 × 421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.64x = 787,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,203.14/1,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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