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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.24, 1,707.36 and 561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.24, 1,707.36 and 561.28 is: 841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.24 : 1,707.36 = 561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.24/1,707.36 = 561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.24x = 1,707.36 × 561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.24x = 958,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,307.02/1,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.92

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