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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.49, 1,708.11 and 618.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.49, 1,708.11 and 618.99 is: 927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.49 : 1,708.11 = 618.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.49/1,708.11 = 618.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.49x = 1,708.11 × 618.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.49x = 1,057,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,303.01/1,139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.87

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