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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.89, 1,708.35 and 408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.89, 1,708.35 and 408.45 is: 612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.89 : 1,708.35 = 408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.89/1,708.35 = 408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.89x = 1,708.35 × 408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.89x = 697,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,775.56/1,138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.68

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