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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.67, 1,707.09 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.67, 1,707.09 and 407.85 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.67 : 1,707.09 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.67/1,707.09 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.67x = 1,707.09 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.67x = 696,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,236.66/1,138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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