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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.06, 1,713.82 and 1,066.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.06, 1,713.82 and 1,066.46 is: 1,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.06 : 1,713.82 = 1,066.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.06/1,713.82 = 1,066.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.06x = 1,713.82 × 1,066.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.06x = 1,827,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,706.58/1,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.15

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