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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.17, 1,707.25 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.17, 1,707.25 and 316.45 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.17 : 1,707.25 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.17/1,707.25 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.17x = 1,707.25 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.17x = 540,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,250.73/1,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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