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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.76, 1,708.07 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.76, 1,708.07 and 317.01 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.76 : 1,708.07 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.76/1,708.07 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.76x = 1,708.07 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.76x = 541,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,473.69/1,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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