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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139, 1,708.50 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139, 1,708.50 and 317.20 is: 475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139 : 1,708.50 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139/1,708.50 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139x = 1,708.50 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139x = 541,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,936.20/1,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.80

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