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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.80, 1,716.45 and 684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.80, 1,716.45 and 684.27 is: 944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.80 : 1,716.45 = 684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.80/1,716.45 = 684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.80x = 1,716.45 × 684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.80x = 1,174,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,515.24/1,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.30

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