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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.19, 1,710.08 and 672.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.19, 1,710.08 and 672.03 is: 927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.19 : 1,710.08 = 672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.19/1,710.08 = 672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.19x = 1,710.08 × 672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.19x = 1,149,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,225.06/1,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.40

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