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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.75, 1,865.90 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.75, 1,865.90 and 474.25 is: 711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.75 : 1,865.90 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.75/1,865.90 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.75x = 1,865.90 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.75x = 884,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,903.08/1,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.48

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