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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.54, 1,867.25 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.54, 1,867.25 and 378.86 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.54 : 1,867.25 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.54/1,867.25 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.54x = 1,867.25 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.54x = 707,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,417.95/1,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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