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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.35, 1,572.24 and 719.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.35, 1,572.24 and 719.77 is: 993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.35 : 1,572.24 = 719.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.35/1,572.24 = 719.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.35x = 1,572.24 × 719.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.35x = 1,131,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,651.18/1,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.24

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