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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.12, 1,708.68 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.12, 1,708.68 and 714.20 is: 985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.12 : 1,708.68 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.12/1,708.68 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.12x = 1,708.68 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.12x = 1,220,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,339.26/1,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.64

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