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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.02, 1,856.85 and 750.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.02, 1,856.85 and 750.94 is: 1,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.02 : 1,856.85 = 750.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.02/1,856.85 = 750.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.02x = 1,856.85 × 750.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.02x = 1,394,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,382.94/1,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.30

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