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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.31, 1,709.03 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.31, 1,709.03 and 306.50 is: 459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.31 : 1,709.03 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.31/1,709.03 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.31x = 1,709.03 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.31x = 523,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,809.92/1,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.76

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