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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.35, 1,708.74 and 445.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.35, 1,708.74 and 445.99 is: 668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.35 : 1,708.74 = 445.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.35/1,708.74 = 445.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.35x = 1,708.74 × 445.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.35x = 762,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,080.95/1,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.87

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