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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.82, 1,867.86 and 782.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.82, 1,867.86 and 782.52 is: 1,174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.82 : 1,867.86 = 782.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.82/1,867.86 = 782.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.82x = 1,867.86 × 782.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.82x = 1,461,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,637.81/1,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.18

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