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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.06, 1,709.70 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.06, 1,709.70 and 409.44 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.06 : 1,709.70 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.06/1,709.70 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.06x = 1,709.70 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.06x = 700,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,019.57/1,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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