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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.81, 1,868.19 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.81, 1,868.19 and 424.02 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.81 : 1,868.19 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.81/1,868.19 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.81x = 1,868.19 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.81x = 792,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,149.92/1,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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