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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.92, 1,866.30 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.92, 1,866.30 and 628.11 is: 941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.92 : 1,866.30 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.92/1,866.30 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.92x = 1,866.30 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.92x = 1,172,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,241.69/1,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.62

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