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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.92, 1,700.48 and 1,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.92, 1,700.48 and 1,113.16 is: 1,527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.92 : 1,700.48 = 1,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.92/1,700.48 = 1,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.92x = 1,700.48 × 1,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.92x = 1,892,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,906.32/1,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.87

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