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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710.61 and 841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710.61 and 841.68 is: 1,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.36 : 1,710.61 = 841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.36/1,710.61 = 841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.36x = 1,710.61 × 841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.36x = 1,439,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,788.36/1,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.72

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