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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.35, 1,716.76 and 802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.35, 1,716.76 and 802.19 is: 1,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.35 : 1,716.76 = 802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.35/1,716.76 = 802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.35x = 1,716.76 × 802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.35x = 1,377,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,167.70/1,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.74

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