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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.20, 1,707.13 and 407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.20, 1,707.13 and 407.67 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.20 : 1,707.13 = 407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.20/1,707.13 = 407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.20x = 1,707.13 × 407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.20x = 695,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,945.69/1,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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