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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.02, 1,709.83 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.02, 1,709.83 and 679.50 is: 937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.02 : 1,709.83 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.02/1,709.83 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.02x = 1,709.83 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.02x = 1,161,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,827.44/1,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.70

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