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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.16, 1,710.90 and 975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.16, 1,710.90 and 975 is: 1,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.16 : 1,710.90 = 975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.16/1,710.90 = 975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.16x = 1,710.90 × 975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.16x = 1,668,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,127.50/1,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.35

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