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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.04, 1,708.98 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.04, 1,708.98 and 370.36 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.04 : 1,708.98 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.04/1,708.98 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.04x = 1,708.98 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.04x = 632,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,937.83/1,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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