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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.51, 1,866.69 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.51, 1,866.69 and 378.75 is: 568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.51 : 1,866.69 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.51/1,866.69 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.51x = 1,866.69 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.51x = 707,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,008.84/1,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.10

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