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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.04, 1,889.10 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.04, 1,889.10 and 797.34 is: 1,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.04 : 1,889.10 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.04/1,889.10 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.04x = 1,889.10 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.04x = 1,506,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,254.99/1,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.35

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