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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,865.58 and 919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,865.58 and 919.36 is: 1,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,865.58 = 919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,865.58 = 919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,865.58 × 919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 1,715,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,139.63/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.24

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