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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.63, 1,707.94 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.63, 1,707.94 and 316.90 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.63 : 1,707.94 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.63/1,707.94 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.63x = 1,707.94 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.63x = 541,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,244.60/1,138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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