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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.21, 1,708.41 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.21, 1,708.41 and 398.74 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.21 : 1,708.41 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.21/1,708.41 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.21x = 1,708.41 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.21x = 681,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,211.40/1,139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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