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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.45, 1,717.34 and 684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.45, 1,717.34 and 684.95 is: 945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.45 : 1,717.34 = 684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.45/1,717.34 = 684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.45x = 1,717.34 × 684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.45x = 1,176,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,292.03/1,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.23

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