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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.66, 1,857.08 and 690.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.66, 1,857.08 and 690.17 is: 1,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.66 : 1,857.08 = 690.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.66/1,857.08 = 690.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.66x = 1,857.08 × 690.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.66x = 1,281,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,688.17/1,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.90

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