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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.78, 1,866.31 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.78, 1,866.31 and 551.08 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.78 : 1,866.31 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.78/1,866.31 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.78x = 1,866.31 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.78x = 1,028,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,479.05/1,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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