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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.50, 1,708.57 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.50, 1,708.57 and 445.36 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.50 : 1,708.57 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.50/1,708.57 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.50x = 1,708.57 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.50x = 760,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,934.12/1,139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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