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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.02, 1,717.50 and 824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.02, 1,717.50 and 824.74 is: 1,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.02 : 1,717.50 = 824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.02/1,717.50 = 824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.02x = 1,717.50 × 824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.02x = 1,416,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,490.95/1,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.64

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