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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.22, 1,717.28 and 713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.22, 1,717.28 and 713.18 is: 984.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.22 : 1,717.28 = 713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.22/1,717.28 = 713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.22x = 1,717.28 × 713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.22x = 1,224,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,733.15/1,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.34

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