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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.75, 1,711.26 and 891.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.75, 1,711.26 and 891.45 is: 1,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.75 : 1,711.26 = 891.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.75/1,711.26 = 891.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.75x = 1,711.26 × 891.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.75x = 1,525,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,502.73/1,239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.49

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