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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,718.04 and 802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,718.04 and 802.99 is: 1,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,718.04 = 802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,718.04 = 802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,718.04 × 802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 1,379,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,568.94/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.59

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