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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.40, 1,864.55 and 755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.40, 1,864.55 and 755.97 is: 1,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.40 : 1,864.55 = 755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.40/1,864.55 = 755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.40x = 1,864.55 × 755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.40x = 1,409,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,540.08/1,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.71

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