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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.95, 1,708.47 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.95, 1,708.47 and 408.27 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.95 : 1,708.47 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.95/1,708.47 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.95x = 1,708.47 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.95x = 697,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,517.05/1,138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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