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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.24, 1,708.32 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.24, 1,708.32 and 561.76 is: 843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.24 : 1,708.32 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.24/1,708.32 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.24x = 1,708.32 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.24x = 959,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,665.84/1,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.11

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