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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.12, 1,710.12 and 906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.12, 1,710.12 and 906.08 is: 1,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.12 : 1,710.12 = 906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.12/1,710.12 = 906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.12x = 1,710.12 × 906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.12x = 1,549,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,505.53/1,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.50

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