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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.44, 1,837.54 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.44, 1,837.54 and 444.44 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.44 : 1,837.54 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.44/1,837.54 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.44x = 1,837.54 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.44x = 816,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,668.59/1,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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