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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.84, 1,866.23 and 422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.84, 1,866.23 and 422.23 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.84 : 1,866.23 = 422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.84/1,866.23 = 422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.84x = 1,866.23 × 422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.84x = 787,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,978.29/1,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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