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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.06, 1,710.12 and 490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.06, 1,710.12 and 490.80 is: 736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.06 : 1,710.12 = 490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.06/1,710.12 = 490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.06x = 1,710.12 × 490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.06x = 839,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,326.90/1,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.21

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