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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,866.85 and 422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,866.85 and 422.76 is: 634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,866.85 = 422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,866.85 = 422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,866.85 × 422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 789,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,229.51/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.20

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