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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.51, 1,706.50 and 651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.51, 1,706.50 and 651.08 is: 975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.51 : 1,706.50 = 651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.51/1,706.50 = 651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.51x = 1,706.50 × 651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.51x = 1,111,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,063.50/1,139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.04

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