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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.55, 1,709.16 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.55, 1,709.16 and 317.78 is: 476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.55 : 1,709.16 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.55/1,709.16 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.55x = 1,709.16 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.55x = 543,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,128.32/1,139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.62

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