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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.94, 1,858.82 and 622.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.94, 1,858.82 and 622.35 is: 933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.94 : 1,858.82 = 622.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.94/1,858.82 = 622.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.94x = 1,858.82 × 622.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.94x = 1,156,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,833.52/1,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.73

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