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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.97, 1,716.68 and 684.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.97, 1,716.68 and 684.43 is: 944.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.97 : 1,716.68 = 684.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.97/1,716.68 = 684.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.97x = 1,716.68 × 684.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.97x = 1,174,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,947.29/1,243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.51

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