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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.70, 1,859.10 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.70, 1,859.10 and 622.20 is: 933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.70 : 1,859.10 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.70/1,859.10 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.70x = 1,859.10 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.70x = 1,156,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,732.02/1,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.83

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