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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.06, 1,708.62 and 714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.06, 1,708.62 and 714.26 is: 985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.06 : 1,708.62 = 714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.06/1,708.62 = 714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.06x = 1,708.62 × 714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.06x = 1,220,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,398.92/1,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.73

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