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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.74, 1,708.10 and 628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.74, 1,708.10 and 628.98 is: 943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.74 : 1,708.10 = 628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.74/1,708.10 = 628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.74x = 1,708.10 × 628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.74x = 1,074,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,360.74/1,138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.46

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