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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238, 1,856.78 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238, 1,856.78 and 544.54 is: 816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238 : 1,856.78 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238/1,856.78 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238x = 1,856.78 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238x = 1,011,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,090.98/1,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.71

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