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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.17, 1,856.38 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.17, 1,856.38 and 621.44 is: 931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.17 : 1,856.38 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.17/1,856.38 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.17x = 1,856.38 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.17x = 1,153,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,628.79/1,238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.72

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