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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.14, 1,722.37 and 688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.14, 1,722.37 and 688.60 is: 950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.14 : 1,722.37 = 688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.14/1,722.37 = 688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.14x = 1,722.37 × 688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.14x = 1,186,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,015.37/1,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.23

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