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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.17, 1,710.28 and 409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.17, 1,710.28 and 409.75 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.17 : 1,710.28 = 409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.17/1,710.28 = 409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.17x = 1,710.28 × 409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.17x = 700,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,781.93/1,140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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