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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.59, 1,710.65 and 680.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.59, 1,710.65 and 680.05 is: 938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.59 : 1,710.65 = 680.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.59/1,710.65 = 680.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.59x = 1,710.65 × 680.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.59x = 1,163,328.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,328.16/1,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.48

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