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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.22, 1,707.12 and 652.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.22, 1,707.12 and 652.41 is: 977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.22 : 1,707.12 = 652.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.22/1,707.12 = 652.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.22x = 1,707.12 × 652.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.22x = 1,113,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,742.16/1,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.64

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