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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.54, 1,867.89 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.54, 1,867.89 and 423.81 is: 635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.54 : 1,867.89 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.54/1,867.89 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.54x = 1,867.89 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.54x = 791,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,630.46/1,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.57

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