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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.58, 1,707.70 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.58, 1,707.70 and 316.77 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.58 : 1,707.70 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.58/1,707.70 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.58x = 1,707.70 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.58x = 540,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,948.13/1,138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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