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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.10, 1,709.89 and 679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.10, 1,709.89 and 679.55 is: 937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.10 : 1,709.89 = 679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.10/1,709.89 = 679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.10x = 1,709.89 × 679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.10x = 1,161,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,945.50/1,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.74

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