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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.32, 1,707.52 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.32, 1,707.52 and 316.66 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.32 : 1,707.52 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.32/1,707.52 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.32x = 1,707.52 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.32x = 540,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,703.28/1,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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