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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.37, 1,857.78 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.37, 1,857.78 and 800.08 is: 1,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.37 : 1,857.78 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.37/1,857.78 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.37x = 1,857.78 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.37x = 1,486,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,372.62/1,238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.27

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