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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.92, 1,865.96 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.92, 1,865.96 and 378.48 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.92 : 1,865.96 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.92/1,865.96 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.92x = 1,865.96 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.92x = 706,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,228.54/1,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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