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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.97, 1,866.24 and 463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.97, 1,866.24 and 463.97 is: 696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.97 : 1,866.24 = 463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.97/1,866.24 = 463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.97x = 1,866.24 × 463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.97x = 865,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,878.21/1,243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.06

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