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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.48, 1,705.69 and 618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.48, 1,705.69 and 618.19 is: 925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.48 : 1,705.69 = 618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.48/1,705.69 = 618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.48x = 1,705.69 × 618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.48x = 1,054,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,440.50/1,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.37

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