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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.74, 1,867.02 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.74, 1,867.02 and 379 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.74 : 1,867.02 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.74/1,867.02 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.74x = 1,867.02 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.74x = 707,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,600.58/1,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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