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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.98, 1,865.54 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.98, 1,865.54 and 422.03 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.98 : 1,865.54 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.98/1,865.54 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.98x = 1,865.54 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.98x = 787,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,302.41/1,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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