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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.44, 1,709.21 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.44, 1,709.21 and 317.72 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.44 : 1,709.21 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.44/1,709.21 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.44x = 1,709.21 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.44x = 543,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,050.20/1,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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