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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.46, 1,709.41 and 399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.46, 1,709.41 and 399.14 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.46 : 1,709.41 = 399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.46/1,709.41 = 399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.46x = 1,709.41 × 399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.46x = 682,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,293.91/1,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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