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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.10, 1,710.06 and 360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.10, 1,710.06 and 360.13 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.10 : 1,710.06 = 360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.10/1,710.06 = 360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.10x = 1,710.06 × 360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.10x = 615,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,839.63/1,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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