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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.36, 1,714.58 and 1,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.36, 1,714.58 and 1,029.26 is: 1,418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.36 : 1,714.58 = 1,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.36/1,714.58 = 1,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.36x = 1,714.58 × 1,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.36x = 1,764,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,747.76/1,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.19

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