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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.46, 1,716.01 and 683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.46, 1,716.01 and 683.96 is: 943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.46 : 1,716.01 = 683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.46/1,716.01 = 683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.46x = 1,716.01 × 683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.46x = 1,173,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,684.78/1,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.88

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