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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.42, 1,868.18 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.42, 1,868.18 and 423.72 is: 635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.42 : 1,868.18 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.42/1,868.18 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.42x = 1,868.18 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.42x = 791,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,583.11/1,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.60

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