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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.79, 1,707.98 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.79, 1,707.98 and 316.85 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.79 : 1,707.98 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.79/1,707.98 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.79x = 1,707.98 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.79x = 541,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,163.34/1,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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