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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.96, 1,864.98 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.96, 1,864.98 and 474.04 is: 710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.96 : 1,864.98 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.96/1,864.98 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.96x = 1,864.98 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.96x = 884,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,075.12/1,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.69

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