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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.37, 1,719.96 and 686.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.37, 1,719.96 and 686.83 is: 947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.37 : 1,719.96 = 686.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.37/1,719.96 = 686.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.37x = 1,719.96 × 686.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.37x = 1,181,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,320.13/1,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.81

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