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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.63, 1,711.25 and 798.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.63, 1,711.25 and 798.14 is: 1,101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.63 : 1,711.25 = 798.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.63/1,711.25 = 798.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.63x = 1,711.25 × 798.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.63x = 1,365,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,804.53/1,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.78

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