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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.78, 1,707.15 and 408.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.78, 1,707.15 and 408.19 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.78 : 1,707.15 = 408.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.78/1,707.15 = 408.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.78x = 1,707.15 × 408.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.78x = 696,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,840.87/1,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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