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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.40, 1,708.90 and 408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.40, 1,708.90 and 408.98 is: 613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.40 : 1,708.90 = 408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.40/1,708.90 = 408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.40x = 1,708.90 × 408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.40x = 698,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,909.17/1,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.40

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