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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.20, 1,867.79 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.20, 1,867.79 and 423.47 is: 635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.20 : 1,867.79 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.20/1,867.79 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.20x = 1,867.79 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.20x = 790,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,953.03/1,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.20

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