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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.39, 1,708.24 and 480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.39, 1,708.24 and 480.22 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.39 : 1,708.24 = 480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.39/1,708.24 = 480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.39x = 1,708.24 × 480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.39x = 820,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,331.01/1,138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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