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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.93, 1,709.78 and 679.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.93, 1,709.78 and 679.42 is: 937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.93 : 1,709.78 = 679.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.93/1,709.78 = 679.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.93x = 1,709.78 × 679.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.93x = 1,161,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,659.33/1,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.63

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