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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.91, 1,716.63 and 684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.91, 1,716.63 and 684.39 is: 944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.91 : 1,716.63 = 684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.91/1,716.63 = 684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.91x = 1,716.63 × 684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.91x = 1,174,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,844.41/1,243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.48

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