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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.54, 1,866.45 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.54, 1,866.45 and 474.86 is: 712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.54 : 1,866.45 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.54/1,866.45 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.54x = 1,866.45 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.54x = 886,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,302.45/1,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.15

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