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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.03, 1,707.83 and 651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.03, 1,707.83 and 651.41 is: 976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.03 : 1,707.83 = 651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.03/1,707.83 = 651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.03x = 1,707.83 × 651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.03x = 1,112,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,497.54/1,139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.71

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