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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.69, 1,710.73 and 680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.69, 1,710.73 and 680.12 is: 938.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.69 : 1,710.73 = 680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.69/1,710.73 = 680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.69x = 1,710.73 × 680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.69x = 1,163,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,501.69/1,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.54

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