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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.13, 1,708.69 and 408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.13, 1,708.69 and 408.73 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.13 : 1,708.69 = 408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.13/1,708.69 = 408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.13x = 1,708.69 × 408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.13x = 698,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,392.86/1,139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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