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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.42, 1,710.40 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.42, 1,710.40 and 715.44 is: 987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.42 : 1,710.40 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.42/1,710.40 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.42x = 1,710.40 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.42x = 1,223,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,688.58/1,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.31

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