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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.38, 1,708.90 and 714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.38, 1,708.90 and 714.38 is: 985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.38 : 1,708.90 = 714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.38/1,708.90 = 714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.38x = 1,708.90 × 714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.38x = 1,220,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,793.65/1,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.80

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