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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.63, 1,716.25 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.63, 1,716.25 and 684.12 is: 944.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.63 : 1,716.25 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.63/1,716.25 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.63x = 1,716.25 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.63x = 1,174,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,120.95/1,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.11

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