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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.03, 1,707.06 and 408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.03, 1,707.06 and 408.13 is: 612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.03 : 1,707.06 = 408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.03/1,707.06 = 408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.03x = 1,707.06 × 408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.03x = 696,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,702.40/1,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.20

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