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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.09, 1,708.44 and 906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.09, 1,708.44 and 906.69 is: 1,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.09 : 1,708.44 = 906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.09/1,708.44 = 906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.09x = 1,708.44 × 906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.09x = 1,549,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,033.57/1,238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.15

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