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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.66, 1,711.20 and 814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.66, 1,711.20 and 814.29 is: 1,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.66 : 1,711.20 = 814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.66/1,711.20 = 814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.66x = 1,711.20 × 814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.66x = 1,393,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,413.05/1,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.94

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