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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.50, 1,721.66 and 688.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.50, 1,721.66 and 688.09 is: 949.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.50 : 1,721.66 = 688.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.50/1,721.66 = 688.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.50x = 1,721.66 × 688.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.50x = 1,184,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,649.61/1,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.62

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