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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.88, 1,857.34 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.88, 1,857.34 and 622.26 is: 932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.88 : 1,857.34 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.88/1,857.34 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.88x = 1,857.34 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.88x = 1,155,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,748.39/1,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.90

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