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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.46, 1,707.36 and 676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.46, 1,707.36 and 676.14 is: 1,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.46 : 1,707.36 = 676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.46/1,707.36 = 676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.46x = 1,707.36 × 676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.46x = 1,154,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,414.39/1,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.12

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