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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.15, 1,866.27 and 422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.15, 1,866.27 and 422.51 is: 633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.15 : 1,866.27 = 422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.15/1,866.27 = 422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.15x = 1,866.27 × 422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.15x = 788,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,517.74/1,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.78

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