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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.96, 1,720.78 and 687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.96, 1,720.78 and 687.48 is: 948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.96 : 1,720.78 = 687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.96/1,720.78 = 687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.96x = 1,720.78 × 687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.96x = 1,183,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,001.83/1,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.71

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