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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.71, 1,707.66 and 408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.71, 1,707.66 and 408.09 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.71 : 1,707.66 = 408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.71/1,707.66 = 408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.71x = 1,707.66 × 408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.71x = 696,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,878.97/1,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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