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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.23, 1,856.38 and 553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.23, 1,856.38 and 553.75 is: 830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.23 : 1,856.38 = 553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.23/1,856.38 = 553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.23x = 1,856.38 × 553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.23x = 1,027,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,970.43/1,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.19

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