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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.39, 1,710 and 715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.39, 1,710 and 715.32 is: 986.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.39 : 1,710 = 715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.39/1,710 = 715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.39x = 1,710 × 715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.39x = 1,223,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,197.20/1,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.93

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