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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.89, 1,717.92 and 685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.89, 1,717.92 and 685.36 is: 945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.89 : 1,717.92 = 685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.89/1,717.92 = 685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.89x = 1,717.92 × 685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.89x = 1,177,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,389.36/1,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.78

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