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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.23, 1,709.11 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.23, 1,709.11 and 359.27 is: 538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.23 : 1,709.11 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.23/1,709.11 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.23x = 1,709.11 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.23x = 614,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,031.95/1,139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.99

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