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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.57, 1,709.22 and 714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.57, 1,709.22 and 714.59 is: 986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.57 : 1,709.22 = 714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.57/1,709.22 = 714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.57x = 1,709.22 × 714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.57x = 1,221,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,391.52/1,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.13

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