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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.48, 1,866.24 and 422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.48, 1,866.24 and 422.54 is: 633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.48 : 1,866.24 = 422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.48/1,866.24 = 422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.48x = 1,866.24 × 422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.48x = 788,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,561.05/1,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.65

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