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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.24, 1,719.79 and 686.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.24, 1,719.79 and 686.77 is: 947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.24 : 1,719.79 = 686.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.24/1,719.79 = 686.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.24x = 1,719.79 × 686.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.24x = 1,181,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,094.32/1,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.72

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