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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.51, 1,717.34 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.51, 1,717.34 and 684.96 is: 945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.51 : 1,717.34 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.51/1,717.34 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.51x = 1,717.34 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.51x = 1,176,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,305.78/1,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.20

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