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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.95, 1,858.41 and 828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.95, 1,858.41 and 828.88 is: 1,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.95 : 1,858.41 = 828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.95/1,858.41 = 828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.95x = 1,858.41 × 828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.95x = 1,540,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,398.88/1,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.31

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