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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.06, 1,709.10 and 796.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.06, 1,709.10 and 796.26 is: 1,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.06 : 1,709.10 = 796.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.06/1,709.10 = 796.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.06x = 1,709.10 × 796.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.06x = 1,360,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,887.97/1,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.32

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