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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.05, 1,716.75 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.05, 1,716.75 and 684.52 is: 944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.05 : 1,716.75 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.05/1,716.75 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.05x = 1,716.75 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.05x = 1,175,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,144.46/1,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.61

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