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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,866.96 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,866.96 and 378.64 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,866.96 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,866.96 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,866.96 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 706,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,905.73/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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