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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.53, 1,866.25 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.53, 1,866.25 and 378.64 is: 567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.53 : 1,866.25 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.53/1,866.25 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.53x = 1,866.25 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.53x = 706,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,625.68/1,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.79

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