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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.67, 1,867.01 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.67, 1,867.01 and 378.98 is: 568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.67 : 1,867.01 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.67/1,867.01 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.67x = 1,867.01 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.67x = 707,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,566.79/1,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.48

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