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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.53, 1,710.94 and 820.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.53, 1,710.94 and 820.15 is: 1,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.53 : 1,710.94 = 820.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.53/1,710.94 = 820.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.53x = 1,710.94 × 820.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.53x = 1,403,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,227.44/1,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.06

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