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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.78, 1,867.20 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.78, 1,867.20 and 379.10 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.78 : 1,867.20 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.78/1,867.20 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.78x = 1,867.20 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.78x = 707,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,855.52/1,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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