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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.13, 1,709.99 and 679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.13, 1,709.99 and 679.62 is: 937.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.13 : 1,709.99 = 679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.13/1,709.99 = 679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.13x = 1,709.99 × 679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.13x = 1,162,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,143.17/1,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.87

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