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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.14, 1,708.41 and 1,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.14, 1,708.41 and 1,073.62 is: 1,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.14 : 1,708.41 = 1,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.14/1,708.41 = 1,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.14x = 1,708.41 × 1,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.14x = 1,834,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,183.14/1,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.40

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