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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.37, 1,866.38 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.37, 1,866.38 and 319.84 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.37 : 1,866.38 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.37/1,866.38 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.37x = 1,866.38 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.37x = 596,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,942.98/1,244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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