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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.85, 1,709.51 and 1,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.85, 1,709.51 and 1,114.61 is: 1,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.85 : 1,709.51 = 1,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.85/1,709.51 = 1,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.85x = 1,709.51 × 1,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.85x = 1,905,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,422.82/1,139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.64

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