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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.32, 1,715.76 and 683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.32, 1,715.76 and 683.80 is: 943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.32 : 1,715.76 = 683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.32/1,715.76 = 683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.32x = 1,715.76 × 683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.32x = 1,173,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,236.69/1,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.63

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