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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.06, 1,855.33 and 1,091.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.06, 1,855.33 and 1,091.49 is: 1,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.06 : 1,855.33 = 1,091.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.06/1,855.33 = 1,091.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.06x = 1,855.33 × 1,091.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.06x = 2,025,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,071.41/1,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.69

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