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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.98, 1,710.12 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.98, 1,710.12 and 409.50 is: 614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.98 : 1,710.12 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.98/1,710.12 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.98x = 1,710.12 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.98x = 700,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,294.14/1,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.30

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