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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.45, 1,865.99 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.45, 1,865.99 and 378.65 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.45 : 1,865.99 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.45/1,865.99 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.45x = 1,865.99 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.45x = 706,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,548.73/1,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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