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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.34, 1,719.95 and 686.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.34, 1,719.95 and 686.79 is: 947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.34 : 1,719.95 = 686.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.34/1,719.95 = 686.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.34x = 1,719.95 × 686.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.34x = 1,181,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,241.03/1,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.77

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