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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,865.61 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,865.61 and 550.23 is: 825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,865.61 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,865.61 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,865.61 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 1,026,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,514.59/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.16

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