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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.19, 1,866.57 and 366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.19, 1,866.57 and 366.67 is: 550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.19 : 1,866.57 = 366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.19/1,866.57 = 366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.19x = 1,866.57 × 366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.19x = 684,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,415.22/1,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.09

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