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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.58, 1,708.83 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.58, 1,708.83 and 714.24 is: 985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.58 : 1,708.83 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.58/1,708.83 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.58x = 1,708.83 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.58x = 1,220,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,514.74/1,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.41

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