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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.88, 1,709.64 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.88, 1,709.64 and 714.96 is: 986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.88 : 1,709.64 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.88/1,709.64 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.88x = 1,709.64 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.88x = 1,222,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,324.21/1,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.64

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