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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.70, 1,718.10 and 909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.70, 1,718.10 and 909.90 is: 1,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.70 : 1,718.10 = 909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.70/1,718.10 = 909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.70x = 1,718.10 × 909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.70x = 1,563,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,299.19/1,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.96

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