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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.04, 1,708.38 and 714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.04, 1,708.38 and 714.04 is: 985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.04 : 1,708.38 = 714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.04/1,708.38 = 714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.04x = 1,708.38 × 714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.04x = 1,219,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,851.66/1,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.31

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