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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.87, 1,868.22 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.87, 1,868.22 and 423.93 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.87 : 1,868.22 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.87/1,868.22 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.87x = 1,868.22 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.87x = 791,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,994.50/1,245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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