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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.68, 1,866.76 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.68, 1,866.76 and 422.94 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.68 : 1,866.76 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.68/1,866.76 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.68x = 1,866.76 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.68x = 789,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,527.47/1,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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