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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.59, 1,716.18 and 684.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.59, 1,716.18 and 684.11 is: 944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.59 : 1,716.18 = 684.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.59/1,716.18 = 684.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.59x = 1,716.18 × 684.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.59x = 1,174,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,047.32/1,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.08

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