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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.70, 1,708.05 and 620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.70, 1,708.05 and 620.30 is: 930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.70 : 1,708.05 = 620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.70/1,708.05 = 620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.70x = 1,708.05 × 620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.70x = 1,059,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,503.42/1,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.45

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