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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.23, 1,868.02 and 423.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.23, 1,868.02 and 423.29 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.23 : 1,868.02 = 423.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.23/1,868.02 = 423.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.23x = 1,868.02 × 423.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.23x = 790,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,703.79/1,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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