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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.52, 1,708.32 and 789.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.52, 1,708.32 and 789.98 is: 1,090.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.52 : 1,708.32 = 789.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.52/1,708.32 = 789.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.52x = 1,708.32 × 789.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.52x = 1,349,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,538.63/1,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.52

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