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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.05, 1,708.47 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.05, 1,708.47 and 445.29 is: 667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.05 : 1,708.47 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.05/1,708.47 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.05x = 1,708.47 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.05x = 760,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,764.61/1,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.89

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