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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.10, 1,866.36 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.10, 1,866.36 and 422.37 is: 633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.10 : 1,866.36 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.10/1,866.36 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.10x = 1,866.36 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.10x = 788,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,294.47/1,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.63

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