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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.03, 1,708.54 and 651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.03, 1,708.54 and 651.74 is: 977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.03 : 1,708.54 = 651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.03/1,708.54 = 651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.03x = 1,708.54 × 651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.03x = 1,113,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,513.69/1,139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.60

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