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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.29, 1,710.01 and 797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.29, 1,710.01 and 797.11 is: 1,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.29 : 1,710.01 = 797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.29/1,710.01 = 797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.29x = 1,710.01 × 797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.29x = 1,363,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,066.07/1,239.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.88

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