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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.62, 1,716.08 and 684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.62, 1,716.08 and 684.04 is: 943.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.62 : 1,716.08 = 684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.62/1,716.08 = 684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.62x = 1,716.08 × 684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.62x = 1,173,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,867.36/1,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.91

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