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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.25, 1,866.45 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.25, 1,866.45 and 378.57 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.25 : 1,866.45 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.25/1,866.45 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.25x = 1,866.45 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.25x = 706,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,581.98/1,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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