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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.98, 1,708.62 and 408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.98, 1,708.62 and 408.50 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.98 : 1,708.62 = 408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.98/1,708.62 = 408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.98x = 1,708.62 × 408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.98x = 697,971.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,971.27/1,138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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