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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.51, 1,706.94 and 788.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.51, 1,706.94 and 788.98 is: 1,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.51 : 1,706.94 = 788.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.51/1,706.94 = 788.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.51x = 1,706.94 × 788.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.51x = 1,346,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,741.52/1,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.15

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