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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.42, 1,716.49 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.42, 1,716.49 and 802.50 is: 1,106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.42 : 1,716.49 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.42/1,716.49 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.42x = 1,716.49 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.42x = 1,377,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,483.23/1,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.93

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