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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,717.17 and 802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,717.17 and 802.35 is: 1,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,717.17 = 802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,717.17 = 802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,717.17 × 802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 1,377,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,771.35/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.07

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