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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.73, 1,716.28 and 684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.73, 1,716.28 and 684.18 is: 944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.73 : 1,716.28 = 684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.73/1,716.28 = 684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.73x = 1,716.28 × 684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.73x = 1,174,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,242.74/1,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.13

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