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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.83, 1,709.74 and 880.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.83, 1,709.74 and 880.21 is: 1,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.83 : 1,709.74 = 880.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.83/1,709.74 = 880.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.83x = 1,709.74 × 880.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.83x = 1,504,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,921.70/1,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.31

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