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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239, 1,709.82 and 687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239, 1,709.82 and 687 is: 948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239 : 1,709.82 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239/1,709.82 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239x = 1,709.82 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239x = 1,174,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,646.34/1,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.06

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