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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.16, 1,716.80 and 802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.16, 1,716.80 and 802.71 is: 1,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.16 : 1,716.80 = 802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.16/1,716.80 = 802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.16x = 1,716.80 × 802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.16x = 1,378,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,088.51/1,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.65

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