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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.04, 1,714.44 and 800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.04, 1,714.44 and 800.68 is: 1,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.04 : 1,714.44 = 800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.04/1,714.44 = 800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.04x = 1,714.44 × 800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.04x = 1,372,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,717.82/1,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.32

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