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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.29, 1,716.81 and 801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.29, 1,716.81 and 801.66 is: 1,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.29 : 1,716.81 = 801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.29/1,716.81 = 801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.29x = 1,716.81 × 801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.29x = 1,376,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,288.46/1,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.09

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