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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.55, 1,717.16 and 803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.55, 1,717.16 and 803.10 is: 1,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.55 : 1,717.16 = 803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.55/1,717.16 = 803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.55x = 1,717.16 × 803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.55x = 1,379,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,047.18/1,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.07

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