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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.49, 1,707.44 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.49, 1,707.44 and 407.96 is: 611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.49 : 1,707.44 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.49/1,707.44 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.49x = 1,707.44 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.49x = 696,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,567.22/1,138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.83

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