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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.62, 1,720.26 and 687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.62, 1,720.26 and 687.16 is: 948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.62 : 1,720.26 = 687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.62/1,720.26 = 687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.62x = 1,720.26 × 687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.62x = 1,182,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,093.86/1,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.24

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