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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.01, 1,709.80 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.01, 1,709.80 and 679.46 is: 937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.01 : 1,709.80 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.01/1,709.80 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.01x = 1,709.80 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.01x = 1,161,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,743.28/1,239.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.64

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