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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.80, 1,709.32 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.80, 1,709.32 and 796.47 is: 1,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.80 : 1,709.32 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.80/1,709.32 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.80x = 1,709.32 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.80x = 1,361,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,422.10/1,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.87

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