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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.60, 1,708.52 and 619.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.60, 1,708.52 and 619.27 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.60 : 1,708.52 = 619.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.60/1,708.52 = 619.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.60x = 1,708.52 × 619.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.60x = 1,058,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,027.81/1,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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