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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.17, 1,707.86 and 1,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.17, 1,707.86 and 1,055.55 is: 1,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.17 : 1,707.86 = 1,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.17/1,707.86 = 1,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.17x = 1,707.86 × 1,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.17x = 1,802,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,734.26/1,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.89

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