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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,866.00 and 503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,866.00 and 503.43 is: 755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,866.00 = 503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,866.00 = 503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,866.00 × 503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 939,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,388.53/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.12

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