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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.08, 1,704.18 and 1,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.08, 1,704.18 and 1,034.22 is: 1,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.08 : 1,704.18 = 1,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.08/1,704.18 = 1,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.08x = 1,704.18 × 1,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.08x = 1,762,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,497.04/1,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.66

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