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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.86, 1,866.18 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.86, 1,866.18 and 422.16 is: 633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.86 : 1,866.18 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.86/1,866.18 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.86x = 1,866.18 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.86x = 787,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,826.55/1,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.37

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