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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.14, 1,706.86 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.14, 1,706.86 and 316.19 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.14 : 1,706.86 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.14/1,706.86 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.14x = 1,706.86 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.14x = 539,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,696.73/1,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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