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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.66, 1,710.63 and 680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.66, 1,710.63 and 680.04 is: 938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.66 : 1,710.63 = 680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.66/1,710.63 = 680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.66x = 1,710.63 × 680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.66x = 1,163,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,296.83/1,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.40

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