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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.71, 1,721.87 and 688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.71, 1,721.87 and 688.21 is: 949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.71 : 1,721.87 = 688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.71/1,721.87 = 688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.71x = 1,721.87 × 688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.71x = 1,185,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,008.15/1,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.75

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