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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.73, 1,708.59 and 840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.73, 1,708.59 and 840.52 is: 1,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.73 : 1,708.59 = 840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.73/1,708.59 = 840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.73x = 1,708.59 × 840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.73x = 1,436,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,104.07/1,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.34

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