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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.89, 1,867.47 and 465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.89, 1,867.47 and 465.26 is: 697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.89 : 1,867.47 = 465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.89/1,867.47 = 465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.89x = 1,867.47 × 465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.89x = 868,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,862.02/1,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.94

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