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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,865.50 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,865.50 and 378.14 is: 567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,865.50 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,865.50 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,865.50 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 705,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,409.90/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.04

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