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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.26, 1,707.69 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.26, 1,707.69 and 358.29 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.26 : 1,707.69 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.26/1,707.69 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.26x = 1,707.69 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.26x = 611,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,849.59/1,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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