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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.04, 1,717.20 and 802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.04, 1,717.20 and 802.68 is: 1,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.04 : 1,717.20 = 802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.04/1,717.20 = 802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.04x = 1,717.20 × 802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.04x = 1,378,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,362.10/1,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.08

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