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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.87, 1,710.08 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.87, 1,710.08 and 446.58 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.87 : 1,710.08 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.87/1,710.08 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.87x = 1,710.08 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.87x = 763,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,686.97/1,139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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