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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.72, 1,719.14 and 686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.72, 1,719.14 and 686.20 is: 946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.72 : 1,719.14 = 686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.72/1,719.14 = 686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.72x = 1,719.14 × 686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.72x = 1,179,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,673.87/1,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.98

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