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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.93, 1,869.08 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.93, 1,869.08 and 423.99 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.93 : 1,869.08 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.93/1,869.08 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.93x = 1,869.08 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.93x = 792,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,469.11/1,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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