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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.18, 1,708.94 and 741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.18, 1,708.94 and 741.11 is: 1,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.18 : 1,708.94 = 741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.18/1,708.94 = 741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.18x = 1,708.94 × 741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.18x = 1,266,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,508.82/1,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.88

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