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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.04, 1,874.49 and 1,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.04, 1,874.49 and 1,032.36 is: 1,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.04 : 1,874.49 = 1,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.04/1,874.49 = 1,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.04x = 1,874.49 × 1,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.04x = 1,935,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,148.50/1,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.54

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