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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.74, 1,868.27 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.74, 1,868.27 and 628.88 is: 943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.74 : 1,868.27 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.74/1,868.27 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.74x = 1,868.27 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.74x = 1,174,918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,918.31/1,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.90

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