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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.58, 1,718.94 and 686.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.58, 1,718.94 and 686.08 is: 946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.58 : 1,718.94 = 686.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.58/1,718.94 = 686.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.58x = 1,718.94 × 686.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.58x = 1,179,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,330.36/1,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.81

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