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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.87, 1,708.76 and 619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.87, 1,708.76 and 619.57 is: 929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.87 : 1,708.76 = 619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.87/1,708.76 = 619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.87x = 1,708.76 × 619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.87x = 1,058,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,696.43/1,138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.60

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