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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.93, 1,867.59 and 971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.93, 1,867.59 and 971.54 is: 1,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.93 : 1,867.59 = 971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.93/1,867.59 = 971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.93x = 1,867.59 × 971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.93x = 1,814,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,438.39/1,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.46

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