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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.60, 1,708.26 and 889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.60, 1,708.26 and 889.48 is: 1,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.60 : 1,708.26 = 889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.60/1,708.26 = 889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.60x = 1,708.26 × 889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.60x = 1,519,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,463.10/1,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.76

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