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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.64, 1,711.08 and 867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.64, 1,711.08 and 867.48 is: 1,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.64 : 1,711.08 = 867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.64/1,711.08 = 867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.64x = 1,711.08 × 867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.64x = 1,484,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,327.68/1,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.45

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