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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.13, 1,708.61 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.13, 1,708.61 and 714.16 is: 985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.13 : 1,708.61 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.13/1,708.61 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.13x = 1,708.61 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.13x = 1,220,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,220.92/1,238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.54

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