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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.92, 1,864.76 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.92, 1,864.76 and 474.96 is: 712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.92 : 1,864.76 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.92/1,864.76 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.92x = 1,864.76 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.92x = 885,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,686.41/1,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.01

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