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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.32, 1,865.96 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.32, 1,865.96 and 378.44 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.32 : 1,865.96 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.32/1,865.96 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.32x = 1,865.96 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.32x = 706,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,153.90/1,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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