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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.88, 1,717.98 and 685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.88, 1,717.98 and 685.37 is: 945.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.88 : 1,717.98 = 685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.88/1,717.98 = 685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.88x = 1,717.98 × 685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.88x = 1,177,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,456.25/1,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.84

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