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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.79, 1,865.97 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.79, 1,865.97 and 464.22 is: 695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.79 : 1,865.97 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.79/1,865.97 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.79x = 1,865.97 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.79x = 866,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,220.59/1,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.88

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