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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.54, 1,720.20 and 687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.54, 1,720.20 and 687.04 is: 948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.54 : 1,720.20 = 687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.54/1,720.20 = 687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.54x = 1,720.20 × 687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.54x = 1,181,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,846.21/1,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.10

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