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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.98, 1,858.11 and 808.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.98, 1,858.11 and 808.42 is: 1,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.98 : 1,858.11 = 808.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.98/1,858.11 = 808.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.98x = 1,858.11 × 808.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.98x = 1,502,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,133.29/1,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.40

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