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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.80, 1,709.92 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.80, 1,709.92 and 715.20 is: 987.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.80 : 1,709.92 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.80/1,709.92 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.80x = 1,709.92 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.80x = 1,222,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,934.78/1,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.19

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