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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.02, 1,720.87 and 687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.02, 1,720.87 and 687.49 is: 948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.02 : 1,720.87 = 687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.02/1,720.87 = 687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.02x = 1,720.87 × 687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.02x = 1,183,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,074.03/1,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.72

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