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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.28, 1,709.24 and 797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.28, 1,709.24 and 797.22 is: 1,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.28 : 1,709.24 = 797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.28/1,709.24 = 797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.28x = 1,709.24 × 797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.28x = 1,362,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,640.31/1,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.54

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