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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.75, 1,867.23 and 367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.75, 1,867.23 and 367.25 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.75 : 1,867.23 = 367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.75/1,867.23 = 367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.75x = 1,867.23 × 367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.75x = 685,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,730.88/1,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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