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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.73, 1,864.99 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.73, 1,864.99 and 463.50 is: 695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.73 : 1,864.99 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.73/1,864.99 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.73x = 1,864.99 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.73x = 864,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,422.87/1,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.02

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