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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.43, 1,709.22 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.43, 1,709.22 and 359.46 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.43 : 1,709.22 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.43/1,709.22 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.43x = 1,709.22 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.43x = 614,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,400.35/1,139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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