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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.42, 1,707.06 and 792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.42, 1,707.06 and 792.02 is: 1,186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.42 : 1,707.06 = 792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.42/1,707.06 = 792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.42x = 1,707.06 × 792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.42x = 1,352,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,025.66/1,139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.59

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