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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.32, 1,866.16 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.32, 1,866.16 and 378.40 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.32 : 1,866.16 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.32/1,866.16 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.32x = 1,866.16 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.32x = 706,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,154.94/1,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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