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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.58, 1,716.15 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.58, 1,716.15 and 684.06 is: 944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.58 : 1,716.15 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.58/1,716.15 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.58x = 1,716.15 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.58x = 1,173,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,949.57/1,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.01

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