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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.58, 1,858.18 and 874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.58, 1,858.18 and 874.08 is: 1,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.58 : 1,858.18 = 874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.58/1,858.18 = 874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.58x = 1,858.18 × 874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.58x = 1,624,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,188.96/1,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.33

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