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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.72, 1,717.77 and 824.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.72, 1,717.77 and 824.33 is: 1,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.72 : 1,717.77 = 824.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.72/1,717.77 = 824.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.72x = 1,717.77 × 824.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.72x = 1,416,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,000.76/1,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.61

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