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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.93, 1,720.77 and 687.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.93, 1,720.77 and 687.37 is: 948.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.93 : 1,720.77 = 687.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.93/1,720.77 = 687.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.93x = 1,720.77 × 687.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.93x = 1,182,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,805.67/1,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.57

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