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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.06, 1,709.74 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.06, 1,709.74 and 715.12 is: 986.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.06 : 1,709.74 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.06/1,709.74 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.06x = 1,709.74 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.06x = 1,222,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,669.27/1,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.77

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