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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.08, 1,717 and 933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.08, 1,717 and 933.04 is: 1,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.08 : 1,717 = 933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.08/1,717 = 933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.08x = 1,717 × 933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.08x = 1,602,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,029.68/1,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.72

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