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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.56, 1,709.34 and 879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.56, 1,709.34 and 879.94 is: 1,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.56 : 1,709.34 = 879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.56/1,709.34 = 879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.56x = 1,709.34 × 879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.56x = 1,504,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,120.43/1,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.91

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