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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.46, 1,708.11 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.46, 1,708.11 and 562.02 is: 842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.46 : 1,708.11 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.46/1,708.11 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.46x = 1,708.11 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.46x = 959,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,991.98/1,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.50

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