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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.98, 1,708.04 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.98, 1,708.04 and 408.44 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.98 : 1,708.04 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.98/1,708.04 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.98x = 1,708.04 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.98x = 697,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,631.86/1,138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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