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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.17, 1,707.44 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.17, 1,707.44 and 407.73 is: 611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.17 : 1,707.44 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.17/1,707.44 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.17x = 1,707.44 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.17x = 696,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,172.47/1,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.66

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