Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.88, 1,710 and 715.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,238.88, 1,710 and 715.12 is: 987.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,238.88 : 1,710 = 715.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,238.88/1,710 = 715.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,238.88x = 1,710 × 715.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,238.88x = 1,222,855.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,855.20/1,238.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987.07
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