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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.34, 1,714.09 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.34, 1,714.09 and 800.08 is: 1,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.34 : 1,714.09 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.34/1,714.09 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.34x = 1,714.09 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.34x = 1,371,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,398.56/1,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.89

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