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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.16, 1,705.60 and 684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.16, 1,705.60 and 684.16 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.16 : 1,705.60 = 684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.16/1,705.60 = 684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.16x = 1,705.60 × 684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.16x = 1,166,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,903.30/1,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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