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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.67, 1,868.16 and 628.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.67, 1,868.16 and 628.81 is: 943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.67 : 1,868.16 = 628.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.67/1,868.16 = 628.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.67x = 1,868.16 × 628.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.67x = 1,174,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,723.26/1,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.80

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