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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.67, 1,857.87 and 653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.67, 1,857.87 and 653.44 is: 980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.67 : 1,857.87 = 653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.67/1,857.87 = 653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.67x = 1,857.87 × 653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.67x = 1,214,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,001.93/1,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.09

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