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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.04, 1,857.60 and 909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.04, 1,857.60 and 909.30 is: 1,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.04 : 1,857.60 = 909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.04/1,857.60 = 909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.04x = 1,857.60 × 909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.04x = 1,689,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,115.68/1,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.35

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