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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.33, 1,707.65 and 398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.33, 1,707.65 and 398.09 is: 597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.33 : 1,707.65 = 398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.33/1,707.65 = 398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.33x = 1,707.65 × 398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.33x = 679,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,798.39/1,138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.19

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