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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710.32 and 679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710.32 and 679.83 is: 938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.36 : 1,710.32 = 679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.36/1,710.32 = 679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.36x = 1,710.32 × 679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.36x = 1,162,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,726.85/1,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.17

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