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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.65, 1,858.58 and 875.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.65, 1,858.58 and 875.77 is: 1,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.65 : 1,858.58 = 875.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.65/1,858.58 = 875.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.65x = 1,858.58 × 875.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.65x = 1,627,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,688.61/1,238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.08

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