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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.24, 1,707.06 and 407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.24, 1,707.06 and 407.71 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.24 : 1,707.06 = 407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.24/1,707.06 = 407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.24x = 1,707.06 × 407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.24x = 695,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,981.16/1,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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