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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.76, 1,865.84 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.76, 1,865.84 and 378 is: 567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.76 : 1,865.84 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.76/1,865.84 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.76x = 1,865.84 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.76x = 705,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,285.63/1,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.06

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