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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.94, 1,709.73 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.94, 1,709.73 and 714.96 is: 986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.94 : 1,709.73 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.94/1,709.73 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.94x = 1,709.73 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.94x = 1,222,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,388.56/1,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.64

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