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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.07, 1,707.35 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.07, 1,707.35 and 369.11 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.07 : 1,707.35 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.07/1,707.35 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.07x = 1,707.35 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.07x = 630,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,199.96/1,138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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