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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.27, 1,866.77 and 724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.27, 1,866.77 and 724.16 is: 1,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.27 : 1,866.77 = 724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.27/1,866.77 = 724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.27x = 1,866.77 × 724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.27x = 1,351,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,840.16/1,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.45

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