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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.08, 1,865.42 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.08, 1,865.42 and 378.28 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.08 : 1,865.42 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.08/1,865.42 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.08x = 1,865.42 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.08x = 705,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,651.08/1,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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