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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.33, 1,708.46 and 677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.33, 1,708.46 and 677.17 is: 1,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.33 : 1,708.46 = 677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.33/1,708.46 = 677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.33x = 1,708.46 × 677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.33x = 1,156,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,917.86/1,139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.44

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