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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.37, 1,707.48 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.37, 1,707.48 and 397.92 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.37 : 1,707.48 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.37/1,707.48 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.37x = 1,707.48 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.37x = 679,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,446.84/1,138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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