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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.68, 1,720.46 and 687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.68, 1,720.46 and 687.17 is: 948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.68 : 1,720.46 = 687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.68/1,720.46 = 687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.68x = 1,720.46 × 687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.68x = 1,182,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,236.46/1,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.31

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