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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.23, 1,857.40 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.23, 1,857.40 and 313.80 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.23 : 1,857.40 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.23/1,857.40 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.23x = 1,857.40 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.23x = 582,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,852.12/1,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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