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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.45, 1,709.30 and 818.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.45, 1,709.30 and 818.82 is: 1,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.45 : 1,709.30 = 818.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.45/1,709.30 = 818.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.45x = 1,709.30 × 818.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.45x = 1,399,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,604.93/1,238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.13

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