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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.11, 1,707.60 and 618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.11, 1,707.60 and 618.35 is: 926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.11 : 1,707.60 = 618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.11/1,707.60 = 618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.11x = 1,707.60 × 618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.11x = 1,055,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,894.46/1,139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.95

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