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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.18, 1,713.61 and 799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.18, 1,713.61 and 799.94 is: 1,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.18 : 1,713.61 = 799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.18/1,713.61 = 799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.18x = 1,713.61 × 799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.18x = 1,370,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,785.18/1,242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.53

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