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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.92, 1,709.70 and 714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.92, 1,709.70 and 714.94 is: 986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.92 : 1,709.70 = 714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.92/1,709.70 = 714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.92x = 1,709.70 × 714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.92x = 1,222,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,325.96/1,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.61

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