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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.25, 1,570.33 and 718.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.25, 1,570.33 and 718.45 is: 991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.25 : 1,570.33 = 718.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.25/1,570.33 = 718.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.25x = 1,570.33 × 718.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.25x = 1,128,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,203.59/1,138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.17

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