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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.04, 1,708.98 and 1,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.04, 1,708.98 and 1,052.24 is: 1,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.04 : 1,708.98 = 1,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.04/1,708.98 = 1,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.04x = 1,708.98 × 1,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.04x = 1,798,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,248.57/1,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.32

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