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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.08, 1,704.98 and 649.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.08, 1,704.98 and 649.65 is: 973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.08 : 1,704.98 = 649.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.08/1,704.98 = 649.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.08x = 1,704.98 × 649.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.08x = 1,107,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,640.26/1,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.25

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