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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.31, 1,708.96 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.31, 1,708.96 and 317.58 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.31 : 1,708.96 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.31/1,708.96 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.31x = 1,708.96 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.31x = 542,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,736.03/1,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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