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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.51, 1,709.28 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.51, 1,709.28 and 306.62 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.51 : 1,709.28 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.51/1,709.28 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.51x = 1,709.28 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.51x = 524,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,090.89/1,139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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