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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.39, 1,712.81 and 938.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.39, 1,712.81 and 938.23 is: 1,293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.39 : 1,712.81 = 938.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.39/1,712.81 = 938.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.39x = 1,712.81 × 938.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.39x = 1,607,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,010.69/1,242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.48

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