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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.50 and 313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.50 and 313.94 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.38 : 1,857.50 = 313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.38/1,857.50 = 313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.38x = 1,857.50 × 313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.38x = 583,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,143.55/1,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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