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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.41, 1,715.95 and 683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.41, 1,715.95 and 683.93 is: 943.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.41 : 1,715.95 = 683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.41/1,715.95 = 683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.41x = 1,715.95 × 683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.41x = 1,173,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,586.26/1,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.84

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