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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.03, 1,715.40 and 683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.03, 1,715.40 and 683.55 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.03 : 1,715.40 = 683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.03/1,715.40 = 683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.03x = 1,715.40 × 683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.03x = 1,172,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,561.67/1,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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