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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.48, 1,857.72 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.48, 1,857.72 and 554 is: 831

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.48 : 1,857.72 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.48/1,857.72 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.48x = 1,857.72 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.48x = 1,029,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,176.88/1,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831

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