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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.53, 1,710.53 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.53, 1,710.53 and 679.98 is: 938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.53 : 1,710.53 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.53/1,710.53 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.53x = 1,710.53 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.53x = 1,163,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,130.30/1,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.37

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