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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.56, 1,716.90 and 802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.56, 1,716.90 and 802.24 is: 1,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.56 : 1,716.90 = 802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.56/1,716.90 = 802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.56x = 1,716.90 × 802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.56x = 1,377,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,365.86/1,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.71

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