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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.10, 1,709.01 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.10, 1,709.01 and 677.40 is: 1,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.10 : 1,709.01 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.10/1,709.01 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.10x = 1,709.01 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.10x = 1,157,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,683.37/1,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.31

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