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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.34, 1,714.61 and 801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.34, 1,714.61 and 801.38 is: 1,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.34 : 1,714.61 = 801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.34/1,714.61 = 801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.34x = 1,714.61 × 801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.34x = 1,374,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,041.58/1,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.13

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