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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.40, 1,858.38 and 719.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.40, 1,858.38 and 719.43 is: 1,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.40 : 1,858.38 = 719.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.40/1,858.38 = 719.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.40x = 1,858.38 × 719.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.40x = 1,336,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,974.32/1,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.60

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