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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.94, 1,866.46 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.94, 1,866.46 and 474.26 is: 711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.94 : 1,866.46 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.94/1,866.46 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.94x = 1,866.46 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.94x = 885,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,187.32/1,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.60

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