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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.56, 1,714.36 and 870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.56, 1,714.36 and 870.88 is: 1,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.56 : 1,714.36 = 870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.56/1,714.36 = 870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.56x = 1,714.36 × 870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.56x = 1,493,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,001.84/1,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.62

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