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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.13, 1,721.03 and 687.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.13, 1,721.03 and 687.59 is: 948.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.13 : 1,721.03 = 687.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.13/1,721.03 = 687.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.13x = 1,721.03 × 687.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.13x = 1,183,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,363.02/1,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.87

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