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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,865.06 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,865.06 and 365.94 is: 548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,865.06 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,865.06 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,865.06 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 682,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,498.23/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.77

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