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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.94, 1,710.18 and 446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.94, 1,710.18 and 446.66 is: 670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.94 : 1,710.18 = 446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.94/1,710.18 = 446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.94x = 1,710.18 × 446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.94x = 763,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,869.00/1,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.10

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