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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.46, 1,707.93 and 796.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.46, 1,707.93 and 796.74 is: 1,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.46 : 1,707.93 = 796.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.46/1,707.93 = 796.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.46x = 1,707.93 × 796.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.46x = 1,360,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,776.15/1,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.76

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