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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.97, 1,709.69 and 679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.97, 1,709.69 and 679.43 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.97 : 1,709.69 = 679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.97/1,709.69 = 679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.97x = 1,709.69 × 679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.97x = 1,161,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,602.73/1,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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