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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.49, 1,717.36 and 684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.49, 1,717.36 and 684.94 is: 945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.49 : 1,717.36 = 684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.49/1,717.36 = 684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.49x = 1,717.36 × 684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.49x = 1,176,288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,288.56/1,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.20

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