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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.55, 1,721.55 and 687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.55, 1,721.55 and 687.91 is: 949.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.55 : 1,721.55 = 687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.55/1,721.55 = 687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.55x = 1,721.55 × 687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.55x = 1,184,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,271.46/1,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.28

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