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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.55, 1,856.60 and 799.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.55, 1,856.60 and 799.73 is: 1,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.55 : 1,856.60 = 799.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.55/1,856.60 = 799.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.55x = 1,856.60 × 799.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.55x = 1,484,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,778.72/1,238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.80

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