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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.96, 1,708.53 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.96, 1,708.53 and 317.24 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.96 : 1,708.53 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.96/1,708.53 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.96x = 1,708.53 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.96x = 542,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,018.21/1,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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