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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.54, 1,854.20 and 652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.54, 1,854.20 and 652.15 is: 976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.54 : 1,854.20 = 652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.54/1,854.20 = 652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.54x = 1,854.20 × 652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.54x = 1,209,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,204.00/1,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.32

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