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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.78, 1,717.81 and 685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.78, 1,717.81 and 685.30 is: 945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.78 : 1,717.81 = 685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.78/1,717.81 = 685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.78x = 1,717.81 × 685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.78x = 1,177,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,215.19/1,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.72

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