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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.60, 1,856.30 and 1,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.60, 1,856.30 and 1,094.60 is: 1,640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.60 : 1,856.30 = 1,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.60/1,856.30 = 1,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.60x = 1,856.30 × 1,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.60x = 2,031,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,905.98/1,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.49

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