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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.60, 1,858.07 and 718.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.60, 1,858.07 and 718.85 is: 1,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.60 : 1,858.07 = 718.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.60/1,858.07 = 718.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.60x = 1,858.07 × 718.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.60x = 1,335,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,673.22/1,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.37

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