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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.58, 1,717.53 and 685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.58, 1,717.53 and 685.06 is: 945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.58 : 1,717.53 = 685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.58/1,717.53 = 685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.58x = 1,717.53 × 685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.58x = 1,176,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,611.10/1,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.39

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