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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.70, 1,710.42 and 715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.70, 1,710.42 and 715.64 is: 987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.70 : 1,710.42 = 715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.70/1,710.42 = 715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.70x = 1,710.42 × 715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.70x = 1,224,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,044.97/1,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.37

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