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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.00, 1,709.35 and 790.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.00, 1,709.35 and 790.89 is: 1,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.00 : 1,709.35 = 790.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.00/1,709.35 = 790.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.00x = 1,709.35 × 790.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.00x = 1,351,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,902.82/1,239.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.12

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