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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.30, 1,866.33 and 757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.30, 1,866.33 and 757.22 is: 1,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.30 : 1,866.33 = 757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.30/1,866.33 = 757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.30x = 1,866.33 × 757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.30x = 1,413,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,222.40/1,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.76

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