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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.61, 1,710.92 and 715.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.61, 1,710.92 and 715.57 is: 987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.61 : 1,710.92 = 715.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.61/1,710.92 = 715.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.61x = 1,710.92 × 715.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.61x = 1,224,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,283.02/1,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.64

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