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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.84, 1,708.26 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.84, 1,708.26 and 398.46 is: 597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.84 : 1,708.26 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.84/1,708.26 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.84x = 1,708.26 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.84x = 680,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,673.28/1,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.69

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