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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.77, 1,716.51 and 684.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.77, 1,716.51 and 684.35 is: 944.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.77 : 1,716.51 = 684.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.77/1,716.51 = 684.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.77x = 1,716.51 × 684.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.77x = 1,174,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,693.62/1,243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.46

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