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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.66, 1,717.62 and 871.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.66, 1,717.62 and 871.51 is: 1,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.66 : 1,717.62 = 871.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.66/1,717.62 = 871.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.66x = 1,717.62 × 871.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.66x = 1,496,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,918.74/1,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.67

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