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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.16, 1,710.23 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.16, 1,710.23 and 360.22 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.16 : 1,710.23 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.16/1,710.23 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.16x = 1,710.23 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.16x = 616,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,050.50/1,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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