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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.70, 1,708.05 and 1,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.70, 1,708.05 and 1,030.70 is: 1,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.70 : 1,708.05 = 1,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.70/1,708.05 = 1,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.70x = 1,708.05 × 1,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.70x = 1,760,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,487.14/1,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.05

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