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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.96, 1,867.16 and 423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.96, 1,867.16 and 423.20 is: 634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.96 : 1,867.16 = 423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.96/1,867.16 = 423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.96x = 1,867.16 × 423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.96x = 790,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,182.11/1,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.70

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