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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.54, 1,866.84 and 999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.54, 1,866.84 and 999.92 is: 1,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.54 : 1,866.84 = 999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.54/1,866.84 = 999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.54x = 1,866.84 × 999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.54x = 1,866,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,690.65/1,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.90

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