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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.43, 1,718.06 and 1,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.43, 1,718.06 and 1,106.04 is: 1,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.43 : 1,718.06 = 1,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.43/1,718.06 = 1,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.43x = 1,718.06 × 1,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.43x = 1,900,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,228.96/1,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.99

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