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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.76, 1,858.75 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.76, 1,858.75 and 545.34 is: 818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.76 : 1,858.75 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.76/1,858.75 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.76x = 1,858.75 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.76x = 1,013,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,648.00/1,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.28

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