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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.32, 1,719.93 and 686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.32, 1,719.93 and 686.81 is: 947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.32 : 1,719.93 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.32/1,719.93 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.32x = 1,719.93 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.32x = 1,181,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,261.69/1,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.80

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