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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.40, 1,866.30 and 1,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.40, 1,866.30 and 1,049.46 is: 1,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.40 : 1,866.30 = 1,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.40/1,866.30 = 1,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.40x = 1,866.30 × 1,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.40x = 1,958,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,607.20/1,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.94

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