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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.47, 1,709.16 and 741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.47, 1,709.16 and 741.10 is: 1,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.47 : 1,709.16 = 741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.47/1,709.16 = 741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.47x = 1,709.16 × 741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.47x = 1,266,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,658.48/1,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.76

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