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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.16, 1,709.24 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.16, 1,709.24 and 399.30 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.16 : 1,709.24 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.16/1,709.24 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.16x = 1,709.24 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.16x = 682,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,501.86/1,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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