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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.94, 1,845.27 and 1,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.94, 1,845.27 and 1,199.44 is: 1,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.94 : 1,845.27 = 1,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.94/1,845.27 = 1,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.94x = 1,845.27 × 1,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.94x = 2,213,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,290.65/1,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.00

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