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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.94, 1,709.98 and 819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.94, 1,709.98 and 819.32 is: 1,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.94 : 1,709.98 = 819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.94/1,709.98 = 819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.94x = 1,709.98 × 819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.94x = 1,401,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,020.81/1,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.82

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