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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.70, 1,709.39 and 714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.70, 1,709.39 and 714.72 is: 986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.70 : 1,709.39 = 714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.70/1,709.39 = 714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.70x = 1,709.39 × 714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.70x = 1,221,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,723.10/1,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.30

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