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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.10, 1,708.61 and 740.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.10, 1,708.61 and 740.79 is: 1,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.10 : 1,708.61 = 740.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.10/1,708.61 = 740.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.10x = 1,708.61 × 740.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.10x = 1,265,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,708.95/1,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.30

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