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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.48, 1,721.48 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.48, 1,721.48 and 687.96 is: 949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.48 : 1,721.48 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.48/1,721.48 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.48x = 1,721.48 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.48x = 1,184,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,309.38/1,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.36

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