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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.94, 1,708.64 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.94, 1,708.64 and 369.38 is: 554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.94 : 1,708.64 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.94/1,708.64 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.94x = 1,708.64 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.94x = 631,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,129.82/1,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.14

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