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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.90, 1,866.90 and 411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.90, 1,866.90 and 411.81 is: 617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.90 : 1,866.90 = 411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.90/1,866.90 = 411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.90x = 1,866.90 × 411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.90x = 768,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,807.88/1,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.57

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