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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.72, 1,707.27 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.72, 1,707.27 and 545.06 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.72 : 1,707.27 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.72/1,707.27 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.72x = 1,707.27 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.72x = 930,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,564.59/1,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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