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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.88, 1,721.97 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.88, 1,721.97 and 688.32 is: 949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.88 : 1,721.97 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.88/1,721.97 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.88x = 1,721.97 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.88x = 1,185,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,266.39/1,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.82

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