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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.42, 1,722.70 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.42, 1,722.70 and 688.80 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.42 : 1,722.70 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.42/1,722.70 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.42x = 1,722.70 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.42x = 1,186,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,595.76/1,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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