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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.11, 2,002.17 and 1,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.11, 2,002.17 and 1,238.94 is: 1,867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.11 : 2,002.17 = 1,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.11/2,002.17 = 1,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.11x = 2,002.17 × 1,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.11x = 2,480,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,568.50/1,328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.75

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