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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.04, 1,709.74 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.04, 1,709.74 and 360.10 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.04 : 1,709.74 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.04/1,709.74 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.04x = 1,709.74 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.04x = 615,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,677.37/1,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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