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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.96, 1,711.35 and 944.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.96, 1,711.35 and 944.67 is: 1,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.96 : 1,711.35 = 944.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.96/1,711.35 = 944.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.96x = 1,711.35 × 944.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.96x = 1,616,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,661.00/1,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.80

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