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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.67, 1,865.51 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.67, 1,865.51 and 463.64 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.67 : 1,865.51 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.67/1,865.51 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.67x = 1,865.51 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.67x = 864,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,925.06/1,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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