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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.41, 1,860.35 and 1,199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.41, 1,860.35 and 1,199.53 is: 1,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.41 : 1,860.35 = 1,199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.41/1,860.35 = 1,199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.41x = 1,860.35 × 1,199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.41x = 2,231,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,545.64/1,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.94

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