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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.43, 1,709.55 and 740.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.43, 1,709.55 and 740.98 is: 1,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.43 : 1,709.55 = 740.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.43/1,709.55 = 740.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.43x = 1,709.55 × 740.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.43x = 1,266,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,742.36/1,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.86

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