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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.28, 1,853.79 and 651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.28, 1,853.79 and 651.88 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.28 : 1,853.79 = 651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.28/1,853.79 = 651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.28x = 1,853.79 × 651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.28x = 1,208,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,448.63/1,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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