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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.24, 1,717.06 and 684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.24, 1,717.06 and 684.73 is: 944.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.24 : 1,717.06 = 684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.24/1,717.06 = 684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.24x = 1,717.06 × 684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.24x = 1,175,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,722.49/1,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.93

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