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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.71, 1,709.47 and 679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.71, 1,709.47 and 679.23 is: 937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.71 : 1,709.47 = 679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.71/1,709.47 = 679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.71x = 1,709.47 × 679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.71x = 1,161,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,121.61/1,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.37

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