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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.52, 1,708.26 and 408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.52, 1,708.26 and 408.93 is: 613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.52 : 1,708.26 = 408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.52/1,708.26 = 408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.52x = 1,708.26 × 408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.52x = 698,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,553.22/1,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.02

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