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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.36, 1,709.10 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.36, 1,709.10 and 554.90 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.36 : 1,709.10 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.36/1,709.10 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.36x = 1,709.10 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.36x = 948,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,379.59/1,139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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