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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.22, 1,706.81 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.22, 1,706.81 and 408.33 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.22 : 1,706.81 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.22/1,706.81 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.22x = 1,706.81 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.22x = 696,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,939.69/1,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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