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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.91, 1,858.81 and 1,008.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.91, 1,858.81 and 1,008.37 is: 1,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.91 : 1,858.81 = 1,008.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.91/1,858.81 = 1,008.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.91x = 1,858.81 × 1,008.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.91x = 1,874,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,368.24/1,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.92

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