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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.55, 1,716.21 and 684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.55, 1,716.21 and 684.10 is: 944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.55 : 1,716.21 = 684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.55/1,716.21 = 684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.55x = 1,716.21 × 684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.55x = 1,174,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,068.16/1,243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.12

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