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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.64, 1,708.91 and 793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.64, 1,708.91 and 793.14 is: 1,189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.64 : 1,708.91 = 793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.64/1,708.91 = 793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.64x = 1,708.91 × 793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.64x = 1,355,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,404.88/1,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.33

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