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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.75, 1,865.96 and 422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.75, 1,865.96 and 422.45 is: 633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.75 : 1,865.96 = 422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.75/1,865.96 = 422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.75x = 1,865.96 × 422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.75x = 788,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,274.80/1,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.28

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