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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238, 1,707.97 and 818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238, 1,707.97 and 818.55 is: 1,129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238 : 1,707.97 = 818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238/1,707.97 = 818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238x = 1,707.97 × 818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238x = 1,398,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,058.84/1,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.29

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