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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.01, 1,706.96 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.01, 1,706.96 and 316.32 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.01 : 1,706.96 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.01/1,706.96 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.01x = 1,706.96 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.01x = 539,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,944.01/1,138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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