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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.10, 1,714.04 and 800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.10, 1,714.04 and 800.44 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.10 : 1,714.04 = 800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.10/1,714.04 = 800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.10x = 1,714.04 × 800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.10x = 1,371,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,986.18/1,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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