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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.15, 1,715.55 and 683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.15, 1,715.55 and 683.61 is: 943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.15 : 1,715.55 = 683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.15/1,715.55 = 683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.15x = 1,715.55 × 683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.15x = 1,172,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,763.74/1,243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.38

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