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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.79, 1,708.29 and 408.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.79, 1,708.29 and 408.17 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.79 : 1,708.29 = 408.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.79/1,708.29 = 408.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.79x = 1,708.29 × 408.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.79x = 697,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,277.00/1,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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