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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.45, 1,708.09 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.45, 1,708.09 and 398.17 is: 597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.45 : 1,708.09 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.45/1,708.09 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.45x = 1,708.09 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.45x = 680,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,108.20/1,138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.40

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