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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,863.61 and 755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,863.61 and 755.87 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,863.61 = 755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,863.61 = 755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,863.61 × 755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 1,408,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,635.68/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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