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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.99, 1,716.72 and 684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.99, 1,716.72 and 684.45 is: 944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.99 : 1,716.72 = 684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.99/1,716.72 = 684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.99x = 1,716.72 × 684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.99x = 1,175,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,009.00/1,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.55

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