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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.84, 1,867.32 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.84, 1,867.32 and 379.16 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.84 : 1,867.32 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.84/1,867.32 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.84x = 1,867.32 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.84x = 708,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,013.05/1,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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