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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.68, 1,710.42 and 798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.68, 1,710.42 and 798.18 is: 1,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.68 : 1,710.42 = 798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.68/1,710.42 = 798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.68x = 1,710.42 × 798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.68x = 1,365,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,223.04/1,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.27

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