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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.29, 1,815.97 and 938.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.29, 1,815.97 and 938.74 is: 1,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.29 : 1,815.97 = 938.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.29/1,815.97 = 938.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.29x = 1,815.97 × 938.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.29x = 1,704,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,721.96/1,210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.52

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