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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.65, 1,707.01 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.65, 1,707.01 and 358.17 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.65 : 1,707.01 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.65/1,707.01 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.65x = 1,707.01 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.65x = 611,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,399.77/1,138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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