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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.98, 1,710.81 and 773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.98, 1,710.81 and 773.38 is: 1,067.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.98 : 1,710.81 = 773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.98/1,710.81 = 773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.98x = 1,710.81 × 773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.98x = 1,323,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,106.24/1,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.90

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