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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.45, 1,720.03 and 686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.45, 1,720.03 and 686.92 is: 947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.45 : 1,720.03 = 686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.45/1,720.03 = 686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.45x = 1,720.03 × 686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.45x = 1,181,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,523.01/1,246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.91

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