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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.11, 1,708.85 and 714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.11, 1,708.85 and 714.07 is: 985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.11 : 1,708.85 = 714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.11/1,708.85 = 714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.11x = 1,708.85 × 714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.11x = 1,220,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,234.95/1,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.56

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