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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.03, 1,706.85 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.03, 1,706.85 and 316.08 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.03 : 1,706.85 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.03/1,706.85 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.03x = 1,706.85 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.03x = 539,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,507.55/1,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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