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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.76, 1,737.24 and 944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.76, 1,737.24 and 944.44 is: 1,304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.76 : 1,737.24 = 944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.76/1,737.24 = 944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.76x = 1,737.24 × 944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.76x = 1,640,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,718.95/1,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.48

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