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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.99, 1,720.77 and 687.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.99, 1,720.77 and 687.43 is: 948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.99 : 1,720.77 = 687.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.99/1,720.77 = 687.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.99x = 1,720.77 × 687.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.99x = 1,182,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,902.90/1,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.61

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