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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.68, 1,710.08 and 943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.68, 1,710.08 and 943.03 is: 1,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.68 : 1,710.08 = 943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.68/1,710.08 = 943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.68x = 1,710.08 × 943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.68x = 1,612,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,656.74/1,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.92

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