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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.68, 1,710.60 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.68, 1,710.60 and 707.68 is: 1,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.68 : 1,710.60 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.68/1,710.60 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.68x = 1,710.60 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.68x = 1,210,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,557.41/1,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.19

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