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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.26, 1,868.08 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.26, 1,868.08 and 423.31 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.26 : 1,868.08 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.26/1,868.08 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.26x = 1,868.08 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.26x = 790,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,776.94/1,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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