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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.94, 1,711.12 and 680.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.94, 1,711.12 and 680.41 is: 938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.94 : 1,711.12 = 680.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.94/1,711.12 = 680.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.94x = 1,711.12 × 680.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.94x = 1,164,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,257.18/1,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.96

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