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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.39, 1,867.30 and 551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.39, 1,867.30 and 551.16 is: 827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.39 : 1,867.30 = 551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.39/1,867.30 = 551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.39x = 1,867.30 × 551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.39x = 1,029,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,179.69/1,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.06

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