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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.84, 1,720.46 and 687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.84, 1,720.46 and 687.28 is: 948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.84 : 1,720.46 = 687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.84/1,720.46 = 687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.84x = 1,720.46 × 687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.84x = 1,182,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,435.17/1,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.35

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