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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.89, 1,720.73 and 687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.89, 1,720.73 and 687.34 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.89 : 1,720.73 = 687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.89/1,720.73 = 687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.89x = 1,720.73 × 687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.89x = 1,182,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,716.88/1,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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