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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.70, 1,709.41 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.70, 1,709.41 and 679.16 is: 937.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.70 : 1,709.41 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.70/1,709.41 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.70x = 1,709.41 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.70x = 1,160,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,962.90/1,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.24

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