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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.01, 1,706.87 and 618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.01, 1,706.87 and 618.57 is: 926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.01 : 1,706.87 = 618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.01/1,706.87 = 618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.01x = 1,706.87 × 618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.01x = 1,055,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,815.48/1,139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.96

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