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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.19, 1,708.80 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.19, 1,708.80 and 707.24 is: 976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.19 : 1,708.80 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.19/1,708.80 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.19x = 1,708.80 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.19x = 1,208,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,523.17/1,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.04

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