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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.37, 1,708.09 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.37, 1,708.09 and 677.36 is: 1,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.37 : 1,708.09 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.37/1,708.09 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.37x = 1,708.09 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.37x = 1,156,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,994.42/1,139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.47

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