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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.33, 1,858.01 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.33, 1,858.01 and 545.50 is: 818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.33 : 1,858.01 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.33/1,858.01 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.33x = 1,858.01 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.33x = 1,013,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,544.46/1,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.48

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