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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.28, 1,707.98 and 407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.28, 1,707.98 and 407.91 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.28 : 1,707.98 = 407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.28/1,707.98 = 407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.28x = 1,707.98 × 407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.28x = 696,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,702.12/1,138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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