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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.17, 1,709.80 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.17, 1,709.80 and 409.55 is: 614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.17 : 1,709.80 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.17/1,709.80 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.17x = 1,709.80 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.17x = 700,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,239.02/1,140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.16

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