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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.26, 1,715.70 and 683.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.26, 1,715.70 and 683.77 is: 943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.26 : 1,715.70 = 683.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.26/1,715.70 = 683.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.26x = 1,715.70 × 683.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.26x = 1,173,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,144.19/1,243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.60

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