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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.06, 1,717.72 and 802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.06, 1,717.72 and 802.22 is: 1,107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.06 : 1,717.72 = 802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.06/1,717.72 = 802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.06x = 1,717.72 × 802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.06x = 1,377,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,989.34/1,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.66

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