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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.15, 1,716.84 and 684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.15, 1,716.84 and 684.50 is: 944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.15 : 1,716.84 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.15/1,716.84 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.15x = 1,716.84 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.15x = 1,175,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,176.98/1,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.56

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