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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.44, 1,857.68 and 691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.44, 1,857.68 and 691.16 is: 1,036.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.44 : 1,857.68 = 691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.44/1,857.68 = 691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.44x = 1,857.68 × 691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.44x = 1,283,954.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,954.11/1,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.75

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