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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.30, 1,717.22 and 823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.30, 1,717.22 and 823.92 is: 1,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.30 : 1,717.22 = 823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.30/1,717.22 = 823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.30x = 1,717.22 × 823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.30x = 1,414,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,851.90/1,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.07

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