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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.26, 1,710.00 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.26, 1,710.00 and 797.76 is: 1,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.26 : 1,710.00 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.26/1,710.00 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.26x = 1,710.00 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.26x = 1,364,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,170.88/1,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.79

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