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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.94, 1,866.18 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.94, 1,866.18 and 378.32 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.94 : 1,866.18 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.94/1,866.18 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.94x = 1,866.18 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.94x = 706,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,013.22/1,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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