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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.35, 1,721.35 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.35, 1,721.35 and 687.84 is: 949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.35 : 1,721.35 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.35/1,721.35 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.35x = 1,721.35 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.35x = 1,184,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,004.78/1,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.22

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