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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.32, 1,717.14 and 684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.32, 1,717.14 and 684.80 is: 945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.32 : 1,717.14 = 684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.32/1,717.14 = 684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.32x = 1,717.14 × 684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.32x = 1,175,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,897.47/1,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.01

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