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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.40, 1,707.50 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.40, 1,707.50 and 316.62 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.40 : 1,707.50 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.40/1,707.50 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.40x = 1,707.50 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.40x = 540,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,628.65/1,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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