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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.72, 1,867.25 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.72, 1,867.25 and 595.44 is: 893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.72 : 1,867.25 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.72/1,867.25 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.72x = 1,867.25 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.72x = 1,111,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,836.83/1,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.24

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