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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.19, 1,715.63 and 683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.19, 1,715.63 and 683.69 is: 943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.19 : 1,715.63 = 683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.19/1,715.63 = 683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.19x = 1,715.63 × 683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.19x = 1,172,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,947.08/1,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.50

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