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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.30, 1,866.72 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.30, 1,866.72 and 411.32 is: 617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.30 : 1,866.72 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.30/1,866.72 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.30x = 1,866.72 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.30x = 767,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,825.79/1,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.07

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