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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.19, 1,570.52 and 718.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.19, 1,570.52 and 718.77 is: 991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.19 : 1,570.52 = 718.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.19/1,570.52 = 718.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.19x = 1,570.52 × 718.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.19x = 1,128,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,842.66/1,138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.79

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