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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.46, 1,866.70 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.46, 1,866.70 and 378.76 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.46 : 1,866.70 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.46/1,866.70 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.46x = 1,866.70 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.46x = 707,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,031.29/1,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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