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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.14, 1,716.90 and 692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.14, 1,716.90 and 692.14 is: 955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.14 : 1,716.90 = 692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.14/1,716.90 = 692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.14x = 1,716.90 × 692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.14x = 1,188,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,335.17/1,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.15

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