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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.60, 1,717.76 and 790.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.60, 1,717.76 and 790.49 is: 1,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.60 : 1,717.76 = 790.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.60/1,717.76 = 790.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.60x = 1,717.76 × 790.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.60x = 1,357,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,859.56/1,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.01

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