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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.28, 1,856.49 and 799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.28, 1,856.49 and 799.90 is: 1,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.28 : 1,856.49 = 799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.28/1,856.49 = 799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.28x = 1,856.49 × 799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.28x = 1,485,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,006.35/1,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.28

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