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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.26, 1,710.10 and 679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.26, 1,710.10 and 679.62 is: 937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.26 : 1,710.10 = 679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.26/1,710.10 = 679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.26x = 1,710.10 × 679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.26x = 1,162,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,218.16/1,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.83

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