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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.48, 1,709.70 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.48, 1,709.70 and 677.48 is: 1,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.48 : 1,709.70 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.48/1,709.70 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.48x = 1,709.70 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.48x = 1,158,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,287.56/1,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.51

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