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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.05, 1,710.07 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.05, 1,710.07 and 274.36 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.05 : 1,710.07 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.05/1,710.07 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.05x = 1,710.07 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.05x = 469,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,171.26/1,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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