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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.62, 1,855.53 and 1,201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.62, 1,855.53 and 1,201.71 is: 1,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.62 : 1,855.53 = 1,201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.62/1,855.53 = 1,201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.62x = 1,855.53 × 1,201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.62x = 2,229,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,814.08/1,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.25

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