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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.09, 1,710.27 and 708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.09, 1,710.27 and 708.26 is: 977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.09 : 1,710.27 = 708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.09/1,710.27 = 708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.09x = 1,710.27 × 708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.09x = 1,211,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,307.28/1,239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.58

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