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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.96, 1,711.10 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.96, 1,711.10 and 680.43 is: 938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.96 : 1,711.10 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.96/1,711.10 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.96x = 1,711.10 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.96x = 1,164,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,283.77/1,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.97

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