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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.03, 1,710.50 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.03, 1,710.50 and 562.50 is: 843.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.03 : 1,710.50 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.03/1,710.50 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.03x = 1,710.50 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.03x = 962,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,153.44/1,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.97

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