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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.16, 1,866.88 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.16, 1,866.88 and 423.04 is: 634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.16 : 1,866.88 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.16/1,866.88 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.16x = 1,866.88 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.16x = 789,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,764.92/1,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.78

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