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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.64, 1,707.93 and 652.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.64, 1,707.93 and 652.10 is: 978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.64 : 1,707.93 = 652.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.64/1,707.93 = 652.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.64x = 1,707.93 × 652.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.64x = 1,113,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,732.61/1,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.13

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