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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.22, 1,710.01 and 679.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.22, 1,710.01 and 679.57 is: 937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.22 : 1,710.01 = 679.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.22/1,710.01 = 679.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.22x = 1,710.01 × 679.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.22x = 1,162,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,071.50/1,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.74

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