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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.29, 1,868.13 and 423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.29, 1,868.13 and 423.62 is: 635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.29 : 1,868.13 = 423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.29/1,868.13 = 423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.29x = 1,868.13 × 423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.29x = 791,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,377.23/1,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.50

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