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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,866.58 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,866.58 and 320.04 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,866.58 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,866.58 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,866.58 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 597,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,380.26/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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