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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.26, 1,707.90 and 676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.26, 1,707.90 and 676.95 is: 1,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.26 : 1,707.90 = 676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.26/1,707.90 = 676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.26x = 1,707.90 × 676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.26x = 1,156,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,162.91/1,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.73

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