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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.19, 1,707.66 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.19, 1,707.66 and 446.28 is: 668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.19 : 1,707.66 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.19/1,707.66 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.19x = 1,707.66 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.19x = 762,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,094.50/1,139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.98

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