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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.52, 1,710.24 and 912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.52, 1,710.24 and 912.96 is: 1,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.52 : 1,710.24 = 912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.52/1,710.24 = 912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.52x = 1,710.24 × 912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.52x = 1,561,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,380.71/1,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.21

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