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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.40, 1,857.27 and 544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.40, 1,857.27 and 544.71 is: 816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.40 : 1,857.27 = 544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.40/1,857.27 = 544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.40x = 1,857.27 × 544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.40x = 1,011,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,673.54/1,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.92

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