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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.91, 1,710.72 and 797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.91, 1,710.72 and 797.95 is: 1,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.91 : 1,710.72 = 797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.91/1,710.72 = 797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.91x = 1,710.72 × 797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.91x = 1,365,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,071.16/1,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.95

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