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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.90, 1,866.84 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.90, 1,866.84 and 454.04 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.90 : 1,866.84 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.90/1,866.84 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.90x = 1,866.84 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.90x = 847,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,610.70/1,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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