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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.36, 1,715.49 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.36, 1,715.49 and 801.52 is: 1,105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.36 : 1,715.49 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.36/1,715.49 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.36x = 1,715.49 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.36x = 1,375,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,001.69/1,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.87

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