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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.25, 1,708.92 and 714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.25, 1,708.92 and 714.45 is: 986.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.25 : 1,708.92 = 714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.25/1,708.92 = 714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.25x = 1,708.92 × 714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.25x = 1,220,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,937.89/1,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.02

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