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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.98, 1,866.94 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.98, 1,866.94 and 367.24 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.98 : 1,866.94 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.98/1,866.94 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.98x = 1,866.94 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.98x = 685,615.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,615.05/1,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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