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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.96, 1,869.60 and 1,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.96, 1,869.60 and 1,147.28 is: 1,722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.96 : 1,869.60 = 1,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.96/1,869.60 = 1,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.96x = 1,869.60 × 1,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.96x = 2,144,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,954.69/1,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.91

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