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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.16, 1,707.12 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.16, 1,707.12 and 305.31 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.16 : 1,707.12 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.16/1,707.12 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.16x = 1,707.12 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.16x = 521,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,196.54/1,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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