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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.86, 1,868.48 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.86, 1,868.48 and 424.11 is: 636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.86 : 1,868.48 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.86/1,868.48 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.86x = 1,868.48 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.86x = 792,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,441.05/1,245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.06

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