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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.17, 1,800.27 and 1,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.17, 1,800.27 and 1,244.66 is: 1,715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.17 : 1,800.27 = 1,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.17/1,800.27 = 1,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.17x = 1,800.27 × 1,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.17x = 2,240,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,715.06/1,306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.49

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