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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.40, 1,709.80 and 958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.40, 1,709.80 and 958.14 is: 1,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.40 : 1,709.80 = 958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.40/1,709.80 = 958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.40x = 1,709.80 × 958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.40x = 1,638,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,227.77/1,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.86

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