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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.39, 1,715.44 and 870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.39, 1,715.44 and 870.21 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.39 : 1,715.44 = 870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.39/1,715.44 = 870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.39x = 1,715.44 × 870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.39x = 1,492,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,784.47/1,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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