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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.12, 1,866.23 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.12, 1,866.23 and 411.21 is: 616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.12 : 1,866.23 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.12/1,866.23 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.12x = 1,866.23 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.12x = 767,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,402.08/1,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.82

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