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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.10, 1,707.09 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.10, 1,707.09 and 316.35 is: 474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.10 : 1,707.09 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.10/1,707.09 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.10x = 1,707.09 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.10x = 540,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,037.92/1,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.51

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