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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.76, 1,715.40 and 800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.76, 1,715.40 and 800.67 is: 1,105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.76 : 1,715.40 = 800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.76/1,715.40 = 800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.76x = 1,715.40 × 800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.76x = 1,373,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,462.20/1,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.17

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