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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.18, 1,716.93 and 684.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.18, 1,716.93 and 684.64 is: 944.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.18 : 1,716.93 = 684.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.18/1,716.93 = 684.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.18x = 1,716.93 × 684.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.18x = 1,175,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,483.04/1,244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.79

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