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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.99, 1,865.75 and 936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.99, 1,865.75 and 936.48 is: 1,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.99 : 1,865.75 = 936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.99/1,865.75 = 936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.99x = 1,865.75 × 936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.99x = 1,747,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,232.88/1,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.42

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