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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.93, 1,867.68 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.93, 1,867.68 and 379.23 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.93 : 1,867.68 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.93/1,867.68 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.93x = 1,867.68 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.93x = 708,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,280.29/1,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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