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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.09, 1,708.74 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.09, 1,708.74 and 445.82 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.09 : 1,708.74 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.09/1,708.74 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.09x = 1,708.74 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.09x = 761,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,781.92/1,139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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