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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.94, 1,709.60 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.94, 1,709.60 and 409.38 is: 613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.94 : 1,709.60 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.94/1,709.60 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.94x = 1,709.60 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.94x = 699,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,876.05/1,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.96

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