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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.10, 1,570.06 and 718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.10, 1,570.06 and 718.16 is: 990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.10 : 1,570.06 = 718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.10/1,570.06 = 718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.10x = 1,570.06 × 718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.10x = 1,127,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,554.29/1,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.73

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