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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.54, 1,710.58 and 708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.54, 1,710.58 and 708.54 is: 977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.54 : 1,710.58 = 708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.54/1,710.58 = 708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.54x = 1,710.58 × 708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.54x = 1,212,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,014.35/1,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.79

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