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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.91, 1,867.44 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.91, 1,867.44 and 412.03 is: 618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.91 : 1,867.44 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.91/1,867.44 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.91x = 1,867.44 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.91x = 769,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,441.30/1,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.07

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