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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.44, 1,720.15 and 686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.44, 1,720.15 and 686.97 is: 948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.44 : 1,720.15 = 686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.44/1,720.15 = 686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.44x = 1,720.15 × 686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.44x = 1,181,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,689.73/1,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.05

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