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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.34, 1,717.20 and 684.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.34, 1,717.20 and 684.82 is: 945.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.34 : 1,717.20 = 684.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.34/1,717.20 = 684.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.34x = 1,717.20 × 684.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.34x = 1,175,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,972.90/1,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.06

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