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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.70, 1,858.05 and 1,156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.70, 1,858.05 and 1,156.69 is: 1,735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.70 : 1,858.05 = 1,156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.70/1,858.05 = 1,156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.70x = 1,858.05 × 1,156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.70x = 2,149,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,187.85/1,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.04

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