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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.84, 1,708.26 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.84, 1,708.26 and 369.34 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.84 : 1,708.26 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.84/1,708.26 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.84x = 1,708.26 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.84x = 630,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,928.75/1,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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