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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.76, 1,867.41 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.76, 1,867.41 and 379.14 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.76 : 1,867.41 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.76/1,867.41 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.76x = 1,867.41 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.76x = 708,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,009.83/1,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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