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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.23, 1,866.17 and 422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.23, 1,866.17 and 422.53 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.23 : 1,866.17 = 422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.23/1,866.17 = 422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.23x = 1,866.17 × 422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.23x = 788,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,510.70/1,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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