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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.95, 1,866.12 and 378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.95, 1,866.12 and 378.33 is: 567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.95 : 1,866.12 = 378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.95/1,866.12 = 378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.95x = 1,866.12 × 378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.95x = 706,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,009.18/1,243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.55

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