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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.27, 1,721.33 and 687.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.27, 1,721.33 and 687.79 is: 949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.27 : 1,721.33 = 687.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.27/1,721.33 = 687.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.27x = 1,721.33 × 687.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.27x = 1,183,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,905.17/1,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.20

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