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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.68, 1,866.98 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.68, 1,866.98 and 423.36 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.68 : 1,866.98 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.68/1,866.98 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.68x = 1,866.98 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.68x = 790,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,404.65/1,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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