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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.51, 1,866.75 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.51, 1,866.75 and 320.06 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.51 : 1,866.75 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.51/1,866.75 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.51x = 1,866.75 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.51x = 597,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,462.67/1,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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