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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.56, 1,720.25 and 687.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.56, 1,720.25 and 687.05 is: 948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.56 : 1,720.25 = 687.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.56/1,720.25 = 687.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.56x = 1,720.25 × 687.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.56x = 1,181,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,897.76/1,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.13

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