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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.73, 1,709.47 and 679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.73, 1,709.47 and 679.25 is: 937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.73 : 1,709.47 = 679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.73/1,709.47 = 679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.73x = 1,709.47 × 679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.73x = 1,161,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,160.07/1,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.38

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