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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.80, 2,358.83 and 1,238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.80, 2,358.83 and 1,238.87 is: 1,707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.80 : 2,358.83 = 1,238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.80/2,358.83 = 1,238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.80x = 2,358.83 × 1,238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.80x = 2,922,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,292.72/1,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.15

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