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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.73, 1,713.69 and 800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.73, 1,713.69 and 800.55 is: 1,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.73 : 1,713.69 = 800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.73/1,713.69 = 800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.73x = 1,713.69 × 800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.73x = 1,371,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,894.53/1,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.83

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