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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.96, 1,868.28 and 937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.96, 1,868.28 and 937.52 is: 1,406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.96 : 1,868.28 = 937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.96/1,868.28 = 937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.96x = 1,868.28 × 937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.96x = 1,751,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,549.87/1,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.91

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