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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.59, 1,710.97 and 846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.59, 1,710.97 and 846.54 is: 1,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.59 : 1,710.97 = 846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.59/1,710.97 = 846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.59x = 1,710.97 × 846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.59x = 1,448,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,404.54/1,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.45

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