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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.01, 1,708.48 and 796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.01, 1,708.48 and 796.06 is: 1,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.01 : 1,708.48 = 796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.01/1,708.48 = 796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.01x = 1,708.48 × 796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.01x = 1,360,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,040.07/1,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.57

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