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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.97, 1,867.23 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.97, 1,867.23 and 379.17 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.97 : 1,867.23 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.97/1,867.23 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.97x = 1,867.23 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.97x = 707,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,997.60/1,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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