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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140, 1,710.48 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140, 1,710.48 and 370.56 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140 : 1,710.48 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140/1,710.48 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140x = 1,710.48 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140x = 633,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,835.47/1,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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