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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.73, 1,717.42 and 802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.73, 1,717.42 and 802.11 is: 1,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.73 : 1,717.42 = 802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.73/1,717.42 = 802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.73x = 1,717.42 × 802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.73x = 1,377,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,559.76/1,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.71

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