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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.66, 1,720.40 and 687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.66, 1,720.40 and 687.15 is: 948.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.66 : 1,720.40 = 687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.66/1,720.40 = 687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.66x = 1,720.40 × 687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.66x = 1,182,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,171.68/1,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.27

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