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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.26, 1,707.24 and 618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.26, 1,707.24 and 618.82 is: 927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.26 : 1,707.24 = 618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.26/1,707.24 = 618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.26x = 1,707.24 × 618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.26x = 1,056,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,474.26/1,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.33

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