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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.84, 1,717.90 and 685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.84, 1,717.90 and 685.36 is: 945.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.84 : 1,717.90 = 685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.84/1,717.90 = 685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.84x = 1,717.90 × 685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.84x = 1,177,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,379.94/1,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.81

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