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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.45, 1,721.42 and 687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.45, 1,721.42 and 687.90 is: 949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.45 : 1,721.42 = 687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.45/1,721.42 = 687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.45x = 1,721.42 × 687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.45x = 1,184,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,161.38/1,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.27

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