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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.78, 1,865.08 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.78, 1,865.08 and 421.50 is: 632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.78 : 1,865.08 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.78/1,865.08 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.78x = 1,865.08 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.78x = 786,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,131.22/1,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.05

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