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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.46, 1,709.06 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.46, 1,709.06 and 317.66 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.46 : 1,709.06 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.46/1,709.06 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.46x = 1,709.06 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.46x = 542,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,889.87/1,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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