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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.02, 1,708.44 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.02, 1,708.44 and 445.56 is: 668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.02 : 1,708.44 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.02/1,708.44 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.02x = 1,708.44 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.02x = 761,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,212.53/1,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.30

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