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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.06, 1,708.53 and 670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.06, 1,708.53 and 670.90 is: 925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.06 : 1,708.53 = 670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.06/1,708.53 = 670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.06x = 1,708.53 × 670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.06x = 1,146,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,252.78/1,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.85

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