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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.80, 1,709.70 and 995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.80, 1,709.70 and 995.80 is: 1,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.80 : 1,709.70 = 995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.80/1,709.70 = 995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.80x = 1,709.70 × 995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.80x = 1,702,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,519.26/1,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.70

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