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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.90, 1,865.97 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.90, 1,865.97 and 550.48 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.90 : 1,865.97 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.90/1,865.97 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.90x = 1,865.97 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.90x = 1,027,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,179.17/1,243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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