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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.14, 1,715.51 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.14, 1,715.51 and 683.60 is: 943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.14 : 1,715.51 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.14/1,715.51 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.14x = 1,715.51 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.14x = 1,172,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,720.93/1,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.36

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