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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.68, 1,709.53 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.68, 1,709.53 and 409.26 is: 613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.68 : 1,709.53 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.68/1,709.53 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.68x = 1,709.53 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.68x = 699,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,645.50/1,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.90

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