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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.58, 1,710.54 and 708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.58, 1,710.54 and 708.52 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.58 : 1,710.54 = 708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.58/1,710.54 = 708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.58x = 1,710.54 × 708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.58x = 1,211,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,951.80/1,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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