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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.73, 1,857.73 and 808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.73, 1,857.73 and 808.17 is: 1,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.73 : 1,857.73 = 808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.73/1,857.73 = 808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.73x = 1,857.73 × 808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.73x = 1,501,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,361.65/1,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.02

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