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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.82, 1,709.54 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.82, 1,709.54 and 679.28 is: 937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.82 : 1,709.54 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.82/1,709.54 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.82x = 1,709.54 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.82x = 1,161,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,250.76/1,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.39

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