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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.78, 1,709.68 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.78, 1,709.68 and 359.76 is: 539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.78 : 1,709.68 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.78/1,709.68 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.78x = 1,709.68 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.78x = 615,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,074.48/1,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.64

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