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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.44, 1,868.21 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.44, 1,868.21 and 321.03 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.44 : 1,868.21 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.44/1,868.21 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.44x = 1,868.21 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.44x = 599,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,751.06/1,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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