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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.93, 1,707.94 and 943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.93, 1,707.94 and 943.68 is: 1,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.93 : 1,707.94 = 943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.93/1,707.94 = 943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.93x = 1,707.94 × 943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.93x = 1,611,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,751.10/1,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.92

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