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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.76, 1,709.64 and 1,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.76, 1,709.64 and 1,073.52 is: 1,481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.76 : 1,709.64 = 1,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.76/1,709.64 = 1,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.76x = 1,709.64 × 1,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.76x = 1,835,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,332.73/1,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.59

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