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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,717.38 and 684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,717.38 and 684.95 is: 945.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,717.38 = 684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,717.38 = 684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,717.38 × 684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 1,176,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,322.87/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.26

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