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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.50, 1,710.51 and 680.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.50, 1,710.51 and 680.01 is: 938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.50 : 1,710.51 = 680.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.50/1,710.51 = 680.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.50x = 1,710.51 × 680.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.50x = 1,163,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,168.39/1,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.42

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