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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.55, 1,711.17 and 715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.55, 1,711.17 and 715.48 is: 987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.55 : 1,711.17 = 715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.55/1,711.17 = 715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.55x = 1,711.17 × 715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.55x = 1,224,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,303.63/1,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.70

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