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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.07, 1,866.43 and 422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.07, 1,866.43 and 422.76 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.07 : 1,866.43 = 422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.07/1,866.43 = 422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.07x = 1,866.43 × 422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.07x = 789,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,051.95/1,245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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