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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.90, 1,709.39 and 741.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.90, 1,709.39 and 741.47 is: 1,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.90 : 1,709.39 = 741.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.90/1,709.39 = 741.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.90x = 1,709.39 × 741.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.90x = 1,267,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,454.71/1,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.05

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