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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.71, 1,710.73 and 680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.71, 1,710.73 and 680.17 is: 938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.71 : 1,710.73 = 680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.71/1,710.73 = 680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.71x = 1,710.73 × 680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.71x = 1,163,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,583.80/1,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.59

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