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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.26, 1,709.19 and 359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.26, 1,709.19 and 359.29 is: 539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.26 : 1,709.19 = 359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.26/1,709.19 = 359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.26x = 1,709.19 × 359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.26x = 614,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,094.88/1,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.03

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