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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.92, 1,867.41 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.92, 1,867.41 and 423.24 is: 634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.92 : 1,867.41 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.92/1,867.41 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.92x = 1,867.41 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.92x = 790,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,362.61/1,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.87

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