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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.38, 1,868.26 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.38, 1,868.26 and 423.46 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.38 : 1,868.26 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.38/1,868.26 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.38x = 1,868.26 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.38x = 791,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,133.38/1,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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