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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.13, 1,715.52 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.13, 1,715.52 and 683.60 is: 943.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.13 : 1,715.52 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.13/1,715.52 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.13x = 1,715.52 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.13x = 1,172,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,720.89/1,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.37

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