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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.40, 1,866.53 and 550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.40, 1,866.53 and 550.87 is: 826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.40 : 1,866.53 = 550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.40/1,866.53 = 550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.40x = 1,866.53 × 550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.40x = 1,028,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,203.29/1,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.26

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