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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.99, 1,716.81 and 684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.99, 1,716.81 and 684.57 is: 944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.99 : 1,716.81 = 684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.99/1,716.81 = 684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.99x = 1,716.81 × 684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.99x = 1,175,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,271.47/1,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.76

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