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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.70, 1,867.08 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.70, 1,867.08 and 423 is: 634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.70 : 1,867.08 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.70/1,867.08 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.70x = 1,867.08 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.70x = 789,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,774.84/1,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.51

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