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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.46, 1,714.26 and 800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.46, 1,714.26 and 800.20 is: 1,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.46 : 1,714.26 = 800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.46/1,714.26 = 800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.46x = 1,714.26 × 800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.46x = 1,371,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,750.85/1,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.06

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