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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.25, 1,721.17 and 687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.25, 1,721.17 and 687.72 is: 949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.25 : 1,721.17 = 687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.25/1,721.17 = 687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.25x = 1,721.17 × 687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.25x = 1,183,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,682.12/1,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.03

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