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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.08, 1,710.05 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.08, 1,710.05 and 318.32 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.08 : 1,710.05 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.08/1,710.05 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.08x = 1,710.05 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.08x = 544,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,344.20/1,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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