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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.60, 1,708.02 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.60, 1,708.02 and 358.63 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.60 : 1,708.02 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.60/1,708.02 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.60x = 1,708.02 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.60x = 612,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,537.78/1,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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