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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.21, 1,866.08 and 628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.21, 1,866.08 and 628.27 is: 942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.21 : 1,866.08 = 628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.21/1,866.08 = 628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.21x = 1,866.08 × 628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.21x = 1,172,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,398.94/1,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.29

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