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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.36, 1,721.37 and 687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.36, 1,721.37 and 687.80 is: 949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.36 : 1,721.37 = 687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.36/1,721.37 = 687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.36x = 1,721.37 × 687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.36x = 1,183,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,962.59/1,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.17

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