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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.99, 1,866.26 and 781.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.99, 1,866.26 and 781.26 is: 1,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.99 : 1,866.26 = 781.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.99/1,866.26 = 781.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.99x = 1,866.26 × 781.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.99x = 1,458,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,030.38/1,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.12

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