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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.16, 1,858.02 and 717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.16, 1,858.02 and 717.84 is: 1,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.16 : 1,858.02 = 717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.16/1,858.02 = 717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.16x = 1,858.02 × 717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.16x = 1,333,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,761.08/1,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.21

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