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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.65, 1,865.58 and 969.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.65, 1,865.58 and 969.21 is: 1,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.65 : 1,865.58 = 969.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.65/1,865.58 = 969.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.65x = 1,865.58 × 969.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.65x = 1,808,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,138.79/1,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.90

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