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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.77, 1,720.50 and 687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.77, 1,720.50 and 687.21 is: 948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.77 : 1,720.50 = 687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.77/1,720.50 = 687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.77x = 1,720.50 × 687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.77x = 1,182,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,344.81/1,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.33

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