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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,717.43 and 684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,717.43 and 684.99 is: 945.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,717.43 = 684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,717.43 = 684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,717.43 × 684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 1,176,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,418.95/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.28

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