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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.49, 1,866.69 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.49, 1,866.69 and 504.42 is: 756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.49 : 1,866.69 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.49/1,866.69 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.49x = 1,866.69 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.49x = 941,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,595.77/1,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.61

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