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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.45, 1,717.28 and 684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.45, 1,717.28 and 684.92 is: 945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.45 : 1,717.28 = 684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.45/1,717.28 = 684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.45x = 1,717.28 × 684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.45x = 1,176,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,187.41/1,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.15

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