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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.39, 1,848.96 and 1,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.39, 1,848.96 and 1,151.01 is: 1,717.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.39 : 1,848.96 = 1,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.39/1,848.96 = 1,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.39x = 1,848.96 × 1,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.39x = 2,128,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,171.45/1,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.11

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