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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.26, 1,714.13 and 870.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.26, 1,714.13 and 870.58 is: 1,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.26 : 1,714.13 = 870.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.26/1,714.13 = 870.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.26x = 1,714.13 × 870.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.26x = 1,492,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,287.30/1,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.34

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