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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.93, 1,708.37 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.93, 1,708.37 and 369.43 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.93 : 1,708.37 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.93/1,708.37 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.93x = 1,708.37 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.93x = 631,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,112.74/1,138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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