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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.54, 1,708.97 and 741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.54, 1,708.97 and 741.38 is: 1,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.54 : 1,708.97 = 741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.54/1,708.97 = 741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.54x = 1,708.97 × 741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.54x = 1,266,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,983.93/1,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.97

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