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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.56, 1,867.86 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.56, 1,867.86 and 423.64 is: 635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.56 : 1,867.86 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.56/1,867.86 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.56x = 1,867.86 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.56x = 791,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,300.21/1,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.30

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