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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,716.84 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,716.84 and 823.64 is: 1,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,716.84 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,716.84 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,716.84 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 1,414,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,049.51/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.67

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