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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.18, 1,706.91 and 407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.18, 1,706.91 and 407.71 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.18 : 1,706.91 = 407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.18/1,706.91 = 407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.18x = 1,706.91 × 407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.18x = 695,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,924.28/1,138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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