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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.32, 1,706.08 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.32, 1,706.08 and 618.60 is: 927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.32 : 1,706.08 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.32/1,706.08 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.32x = 1,706.08 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.32x = 1,055,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,381.09/1,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.14

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