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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.44, 1,707.62 and 316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.44, 1,707.62 and 316.78 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.44 : 1,707.62 = 316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.44/1,707.62 = 316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.44x = 1,707.62 × 316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.44x = 540,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,939.86/1,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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