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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.19, 1,708.20 and 844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.19, 1,708.20 and 844.53 is: 1,165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.19 : 1,708.20 = 844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.19/1,708.20 = 844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.19x = 1,708.20 × 844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.19x = 1,442,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,626.15/1,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.11

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