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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.81, 1,710.45 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.81, 1,710.45 and 409.32 is: 614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.81 : 1,710.45 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.81/1,710.45 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.81x = 1,710.45 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.81x = 700,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,121.39/1,139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.25

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