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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.72, 1,709.34 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.72, 1,709.34 and 359.79 is: 539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.72 : 1,709.34 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.72/1,709.34 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.72x = 1,709.34 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.72x = 614,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,998.98/1,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.60

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