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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.72, 1,707.36 and 989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.72, 1,707.36 and 989.24 is: 1,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.72 : 1,707.36 = 989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.72/1,707.36 = 989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.72x = 1,707.36 × 989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.72x = 1,688,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,988.81/1,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.50

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