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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.10, 1,708.54 and 990.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.10, 1,708.54 and 990.25 is: 1,365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.10 : 1,708.54 = 990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.10/1,708.54 = 990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.10x = 1,708.54 × 990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.10x = 1,691,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,881.74/1,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.41

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