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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.82, 1,710.92 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.82, 1,710.92 and 680.28 is: 938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.82 : 1,710.92 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.82/1,710.92 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.82x = 1,710.92 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.82x = 1,163,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,897.80/1,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.76

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