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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.15, 1,867.05 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.15, 1,867.05 and 423.09 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.15 : 1,867.05 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.15/1,867.05 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.15x = 1,867.05 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.15x = 789,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,930.18/1,245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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