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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.55, 1,721.72 and 688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.55, 1,721.72 and 688.13 is: 949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.55 : 1,721.72 = 688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.55/1,721.72 = 688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.55x = 1,721.72 × 688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.55x = 1,184,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,767.18/1,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.68

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