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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.88, 1,707.11 and 813.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.88, 1,707.11 and 813.26 is: 1,219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.88 : 1,707.11 = 813.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.88/1,707.11 = 813.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.88x = 1,707.11 × 813.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.88x = 1,388,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,329.66/1,138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.03

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