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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.25, 1,717.08 and 692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.25, 1,717.08 and 692.25 is: 955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.25 : 1,717.08 = 692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.25/1,717.08 = 692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.25x = 1,717.08 × 692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.25x = 1,188,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,648.63/1,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.31

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