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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.05, 1,705.63 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.05, 1,705.63 and 553.19 is: 829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.05 : 1,705.63 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.05/1,705.63 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.05x = 1,705.63 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.05x = 943,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,528.93/1,138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.08

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