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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.02, 1,716.76 and 978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.02, 1,716.76 and 978.80 is: 1,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.02 : 1,716.76 = 978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.02/1,716.76 = 978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.02x = 1,716.76 × 978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.02x = 1,680,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,364.69/1,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.75

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