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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.26, 1,708.20 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.26, 1,708.20 and 619.32 is: 929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.26 : 1,708.20 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.26/1,708.20 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.26x = 1,708.20 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.26x = 1,057,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,922.42/1,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.42

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