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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.80, 1,866.35 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.80, 1,866.35 and 550.96 is: 826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.80 : 1,866.35 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.80/1,866.35 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.80x = 1,866.35 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.80x = 1,028,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,280.91/1,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.73

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