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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.76, 1,856.16 and 613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.76, 1,856.16 and 613.32 is: 919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.76 : 1,856.16 = 613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.76/1,856.16 = 613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.76x = 1,856.16 × 613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.76x = 1,138,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,420.05/1,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.00

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