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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710 and 825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710 and 825.36 is: 1,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.36 : 1,710 = 825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.36/1,710 = 825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.36x = 1,710 × 825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.36x = 1,411,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,365.60/1,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.79

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