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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.46, 1,717.32 and 677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.46, 1,717.32 and 677.28 is: 934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.46 : 1,717.32 = 677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.46/1,717.32 = 677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.46x = 1,717.32 × 677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.46x = 1,163,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,106.49/1,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.63

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