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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.66, 1,709.32 and 679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.66, 1,709.32 and 679.13 is: 937.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.66 : 1,709.32 = 679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.66/1,709.32 = 679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.66x = 1,709.32 × 679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.66x = 1,160,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,849.20/1,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.19

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