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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.80, 1,858.48 and 800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.80, 1,858.48 and 800.98 is: 1,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.80 : 1,858.48 = 800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.80/1,858.48 = 800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.80x = 1,858.48 × 800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.80x = 1,488,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,598.66/1,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.68

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