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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.02, 1,707.95 and 818.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.02, 1,707.95 and 818.57 is: 1,129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.02 : 1,707.95 = 818.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.02/1,707.95 = 818.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.02x = 1,707.95 × 818.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.02x = 1,398,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,082.95/1,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.29

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