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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.86, 1,867.16 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.86, 1,867.16 and 320.39 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.86 : 1,867.16 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.86/1,867.16 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.86x = 1,867.16 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.86x = 598,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,219.39/1,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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