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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.71, 1,708.48 and 398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.71, 1,708.48 and 398.43 is: 597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.71 : 1,708.48 = 398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.71/1,708.48 = 398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.71x = 1,708.48 × 398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.71x = 680,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,709.69/1,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.79

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